The Four-Legged Lottery

by Frank J. Hardy

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

Francis Joseph Hardy, or Frank, was an Australian left-wing novelist and writer best known for his controversial novel Power Without Glory. He also was a political activist bringing the plight of Aboriginal Australians to international attention with the publication of his book, The Unlucky Australians, in 1968. He ran unsuccessfully for the Australian parliament twice.

Reviews

[Rod Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A morality tale in the style of Ruth Park. A great read - likeable characters and a plausible plot. While the “lessons” might be a bit heavy handed don’t let this author be forgotten!

[Greg Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

cleverly written, on a topic of substance - especially for Australians

[Glen Cowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazingly on topic book. Manageable and resonant even today considering the proliferation of gambling in Australia today.