Author talk: Don Alcock
Schedule
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Capalaba Library | Capalaba, QL
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Enjoy a cuppa with local author Don Alcock as he reveals the true Australian story of history, adventure, intrigue and tragedy detailed in his new book ‘Itinerant Soul.’ This non-fiction tale is close to Don’s heart – it brings to life the story of his great-great-grandfather, which serves as a snapshot of colonial Australia. Free event. Bookings required.
About the book:
In the squalid docklands of 1830s Liverpool, fifteen-year-old Richard Belsar knows two things: life is hard, and dreams are for other people. Born into a world of poverty and survival, Richard longs for more than lumping cargo and dodging gangs. He craves the open sea and the thrill of foreign lands.
What unfolds is an extraordinary story of a young man who crosses oceans and empires as a merchant sailor and ship’s carpenter. From the wind-whipped decks of Atlantic traders to the palm-oil outposts of West Africa, from the convict ports of Van Diemen's Land to the goldfields of Victoria, Itinerant Soul is a biographic imagination of a true story.
About the author:
Don Alcock is an Australian author and science communicator. He loves writing, reading and researching history, especially bringing stories to life though meticulous research and vivid storytelling.
Don trained as a journalist in Melbourne before moving to Queensland to work with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. His stories have appeared in documentaries, magazines and newspapers, both popular and academic. He has won several awards, including the President's Award for Marine Education and the Gold Quill Award.
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