Quaint Deeds by A.J. Mackinnon great-barrier-reef Leisel Jones is rightly regarded

Leisel Jones is rightly regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever

Vanessa Woods and many more

Contributors include Holden Sheppard

and specifically the 'leakage' of these histories into the present

' David Marr

Quaint Deeds by A.J. Mackinnon great-barrier-reef Leisel Jones is rightly regardedA. J. 'Sandy' Mackinnon is best known to readers as a much loved travel writer. But between eccentric voyages, he has for almost forty years taught at schools in Australia and the UK. In Quaint Deeds he brings his trademark wit and warmth to the classroom, recalling the ups, downs and unexpected detours of a teaching life. Along the way, he shares the lessons his students have taught him, often in the most unlikely moments whether playing pranks,