Description
The Real John Wren
Author: Hugh Buggy
Soft cover. very good condition. First edition (1977).
The Real John Wren by Hugh Buggy is a biographical account of the controversial Melbourne entrepreneur and powerbroker John Wren, whose life became the subject of both legend and scandal in early 20th-century Australia. Buggy separates fact from fiction, countering the more sensational portrayals by presenting Wren as a complex figure—part successful businessman, part political influencer, and part philanthropist. The book explores his rise from working-class roots, his ventures in gaming and sport, his involvement in Catholic and Labor circles, and his enduring influence on Melbourne’s social and political life. It provides a balanced portrait of a man who was both admired and vilified, and whose story reflects the tensions of Australian society in his time.
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