Ginger Mick was a likeable rogue - the original Aussie mug lair and larrikin - who, before he answered the call to arms to defend democracy, sold fresh rabbits in the streets of Melbourne. This book tells of his tender love for Rose and his experiences at war in North Africa. The verse is full of humour and pathos and truly captures the spirit of the era. Illustrated by Hal Guy.

Now, when a bloke 'e cracks a bloke fer insults to a skirt, An' wrecks a joint to square a lady's name, They used to call it chivalry, but now they calls it dirt, An' the end of it is cops an' quod an' shame.