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Singing Historian : A memoirDiscover the captivating memoir, 'Singing Historian' by Edmund Bohan, a renowned historian, novelist, and international singer. This enchanting book offers a unique blend of historical insights and personal anecdotes, chronicling Bohan's remarkable journey through music and literature. With 228 pages of engaging narratives, this memoir is richly woven with tales from his childhood in wartime Invercargill to his illustrious singing career in Britain.
Discover the captivating memoir, 'Singing Historian' by Edmund Bohan, a renowned historian, novelist, and international singer. This enchanting book offers a unique blend of historical insights and personal anecdotes, chronicling Bohan's remarkable journey through music and literature. With 228 pages of engaging narratives, this memoir is richly woven with tales from his childhood in wartime Invercargill to his illustrious singing career in Britain. Readers will enjoy vivid pen-portraits of unforgettable personalities from the musical, literary, and academic worlds. 'Singing Historian' explores Bohan’s time at Christchurch Boys' High School and Canterbury University, highlighting his dedication to both education and the arts. Alongside his acclaimed biographies of Edward Stafford and Sir George Grey, this light-hearted memoir reflects on a lifetime of achievements as a versatile 'general practitioner' of singing. From his involvement with Benjamin Britten’s English Opera Group to a tour with the NZSO that inspired his permanent return to New Zealand, Bohan's journey is one of passion and commitment. For those interested in New Zealand history, music, or the arts, 'Singing Historian' is an essential addition to any bookshelf. Immerse yourself in the life of a dedicated family man who continues to cultivate his Opawa garden while dreaming up future projects. Order now and enjoy swift shipping from our Auckland-based NZ owned business without any unexpected import charges.CONDITION: Brand New
Pages: 228
Author: Edmund Bohan Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication Date: 01-06-2012
Historian, biographer, novelist, broadcaster, lecturer and international singer Edmund Bohan is the author of 18 books, including biographies of Edward Stafford, James Edward FitzGerald and Sir George Grey; the general histories of New Zealand: The Story So Far and Climates of War: Conflicts in New Zealand 1859-1869; and the O'Rorke series of historical novels. The Stafford and Grey biographies were Montana Book Award finalists. During his long singing career - much of it based in Britain - he sang more than 170 different major choral, operatic and orchestral works, and broadcast regularly. This light-hearted memoir, richly anecdotal and enlivened with pen-portraits of memorable personalities - musical, literary and academic - chronicles with wit and a sharply observant eye a lifetime of achievement as singer and writer. Following childhood in wartime Invercargill inside a close-knit family, he enjoyed schooldays at Christchurch Boys' High School and defining years at Canterbury University. After teaching for a period he left for Sydney and then London, establishing a career as a versatile 'general practitioner' of singing, mainly in concerts but enjoying memorable times with Benjamin Britten's English Opera Group and Kent Opera. A tour home with the NZSO prompted a permanent return as the end of 1987, where he resumed his 19th-century studies. He has concentrated on writing since then; though he continued to play character roles for Canterbury Opera, Wellington City Opera and the State Opera of South Australia for another dozen years. A dedicated family man, he now tends his Opawa garden - and plans new projects.
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★★★★★ 5
Nice for the price
I am 6’4” and 195 lbs so I need a large size for most shirts. I need it for the length, but not the width, so shirts this size tend to bow out at the back and make me feel a bit like I am wearing a tent. I prefer polos made of a very thin, breathable and moisture wicking fabric. A decent looking shirt you can wear on hot and humid days without any undershirt and stay comfortable. Old Navy makes a fantastic version, very similar to the ridiculously priced Under Armor version, and I was hopeful that this Amazon version would compare. It does, but has a few drawbacks. If this sounds like you, keep reading. If not, thanks for getting this far.
I’ll keep this brief with a list of pros and cons below. Suffice it to say, I like the polo enough not to return it, but it is still a step below some of the shirts produced by other outlets.
Cons:
1. It is far from wrinkle free, though I’m not sure it is even touted to be. It does tell me, though, that this fabric won’t be as soft as I prefer.
2. The color is a little darker (I got the coral) than it seemed in the picture, but not terribly so.
3. The “slim fit” is what drew me in and while it better than most, the back still bows out a bit
4. The fabric is clearly moisture wicking, but not the light fluffy kind. I know I’m starting to sound like a snob, but if you know what I mean, you know what I mean. Sometimes a shirt feels heavy when you sweat in it. The idea of the moisture wicking fabric is to pull that sweat away as fast as you produce it to aid in the evaporative cooling taking place on your body. This shirt doesn’t feel heavy, but I’m not sure how long it will stay that way on a really hot and humid day.
Pros:
1. Price. For $15, I can become blissfully ignorant to the cons listed above.
2. Fit. It isn’t perfect (Yes, I know this is listed as a con too), but if you have a tall, lanky body type like me, a large will fit you better than your average polo. After a trip or two through the dryer, probably even more so.
3. Convenience. Now that I know this is a good fit for me, I can try all the different colors I want from the comfort of wherever I choose to be with my phone.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
★★★★★ 5
2nd shirt purchased for golf team priced right slim fit comfortable
We needed golf shirts for being on the school golf team. Brand name golf clothing is extremely expensive and not worth it for a growing slim teen so our first purchase was this shirt in a different color. This is the 2nd shirt we've purchased after loving the first one. Good quality, value, and comfort. Easy wash and dry. Can be washed and thrown on a hanger to dry. No shrinkage. Perfect fit. This is a men's small that fits great on a person ~ 5' 10". The material is thin and does not hinder golf swings. Love that this shirt, and most Amazon clothing, has no brand markings. Wise marketing that Amazon's clothing is NOT labeled.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Great shirt & my son loved it.
Size: X-Large, Color: Blue
bought it for my son and he loved it. In fact when I called him he was wearing the shirt said it fit him well, it looked great. It was comfortable. He loved the quality & the cut. The length was great and ask me where I got it so I sent him the link so he could buy more in other colors. He loves to golf and said this is a perfect shirt for that. Plus the price was right.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
sizing runs a bit big but very comfortable, i love these and ordered multiple colors
Size: X-Small, Color: Black
Initially, i ordered a small and an X small based on reviews here. Glad i did. I opened the x-small first and it fit perfectly. Returned the other one unopened. Sleeves fit my arms well. Collar stands up well. Shirt has sufficient length to tuck in too. Not super long though if you want to untuck with jeans.
I'm 5'6 140#. I lift weights regularly and run. I'm right at 11.8-12.0% body fat. I typically wear a small in the amazon essentials slim fit t shirt. Those fit really well in size S. Check them out too if you have not yet. These polos XS fits equally well for my body type.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Great Shirt - Fits big and isn’t slim IMO
Size: X-Small, Color: Black, Size: X-Small, Color: Black
5’10, 155lbs, size X-Small. Soft material, very comfortable, light weight and breathable. Sizing is way off. This shirt is huge considering my size, shirt size, and slim fit.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2026