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Issue Details: First known date: 1919... 1919 Multum in Parvo : Much in Little
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  • There is some variation in the contents of the different publications.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Ballarat, Ballarat area, Ballarat - Bendigo area, Victoria,:Herbert Scanlon , 1919 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
A War Baby, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 3-5)
The English Girl, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 5-11)
Little M'amselle, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story war literature
Life in the trenches is made more bearable for a group of Australian soldiers by the innocent joyousness of a little village girl. As they march, battle-weary, along the village roads they look forward to encountering her playful antics and childish prattle. One day, however, they discover that she too has fallen victim to the horror that is war.
 (p. 12-14)
My French Bride, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 14-16)
A Mother's Story, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 16-20)
The Slums of Cairo, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 20-23)
The Musical Bombardment, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 23-25)
What You Read, and How it Really Is, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose war literature (p. 25-27)
Some Men I Know, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 28-31)
Apres la Guerre, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 32)
Winning the V.C., Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 33-35)
In My Room, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 35-36)
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* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Herbert Scanlon , 1920-1929 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Henry's Cross, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story
A former soldier is distracted from attending to an important personal task by a chance encounter with some of his old companions. He joins them in sampling the wares of all the local pubs and when he endeavours to catch a tram home in a highly intoxicated state, he leaves himself vulnerable to the misguided ministrations of an elderly woman.
 (p. 3-8)
The Silent Voice, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story
Riding on a train, a returned soldier develops an inexplicable dislike for a fellow passenger. A subsequent conversation with the train driver vindicates his presentiments.
 (p. 8-11)
Little Women, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story
An old man recognises that his death is imminent and indulges himself in memories of his youth, particularly those involving affairs of the heart.
 (p. 11-16)
The Eleventh Day, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose war literature
Scanlon offers an account of a Rememberance Day service in Melbourne.
 (p. 16-17)
A War Baby, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 17-20)
Little M'amselle, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story war literature
Life in the trenches is made more bearable for a group of Australian soldiers by the innocent joyousness of a little village girl. As they march, battle-weary, along the village roads they look forward to encountering her playful antics and childish prattle. One day, however, they discover that she too has fallen victim to the horror that is war.
 (p. 20-23)
Laying a Ghost, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story
Small town locals gossip about the mad behaviour of a reclusive old woman who lives on the town's outskirts. A young man, intrigued, sets out in a spirit of bravado to solve the mystery. However, he is chastened when the poor old woman invites him in and he learns that she keens in grief every night for her seven sons, all of whom were killed in action.
 (p. 23-25)
My French Bride, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 25-27)
Apres la Guerre, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 27-28)
Winning the V.C., Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 28-31)
In My Room, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 31-32)
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* Contents derived from the Ballarat, Ballarat area, Ballarat - Bendigo area, Victoria,:Herbert Scanlon , 1920-1929 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
A War Baby, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 3-5)
The English Girl, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 5-12)
Little M'amselle, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story war literature
Life in the trenches is made more bearable for a group of Australian soldiers by the innocent joyousness of a little village girl. As they march, battle-weary, along the village roads they look forward to encountering her playful antics and childish prattle. One day, however, they discover that she too has fallen victim to the horror that is war.
 (p. 12-14)
My French Bride, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 15-17)
A Mother's Story, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 17-21)
The Slums of Cairo, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 21-24)
The Musical Bombardment, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 24-25)
What You Read, and How it Really Is, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose war literature (p. 25-28)
Some Men I Know, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 28-32)
Apres la Guerre, Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 32-33)
Winning the V.C., Herbert Scanlon , single work short story (p. 33-35)
In My Room, Herbert Scanlon , single work prose (p. 36)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Ballarat, Ballarat area, Ballarat - Bendigo area, Victoria,: Herbert Scanlon , 1919 .
      Printed by Baxter and Stubbs
      Extent: 36p.
      Written as: Herbert Scanlon : Late A.I.F.
      Note/s:
      • Dedication: In appreciation to E.H., G.W., and my pals behind the counter, also those dear, dainty girls, of the workroom and factory.
      • Foreword by Author.
      • Advertising material for 'Sun-Raysed Fruits' on back cover and inside both front and back covers.
    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Herbert Scanlon , 1920-1929 .
      Printed by Motor Press
      Alternative title: Much in Little : Selected Stories from the pen of Australia's gifted young author
      Extent: 32p.
      Written as: Herbert Scanlon (Late A.I.F.)
      Note/s:
      • Preface: 'While presenting this book for sale, I also desire, if possible, to establish for myself a reputation, by bringing my name prominently before the public. My preious sales have been phenomenal, the regular clients numbering over one-hundred-thousand people in various States. It is certainly an innovation - bringing the book to your door - but I am confident that my readers will appreciate my humble efforts. The salesmen handling this book must be scrupulously honest and of irreproachable character and integrity. This book is free from discussion on sex or religion.' Henry Scanlon.
      • 'Copyright Nos. 8115 and 9611' (Title page)
      • 'A charming little book, modest and unpretentious, but quite the best thing i have read this year.'- 'Charles James Gordon' (Title page)
      • 'To the 100,000 readers of 'In a Nutshell.' (Cover).
    • Ballarat, Ballarat area, Ballarat - Bendigo area, Victoria,: Herbert Scanlon , 1920-1929 .
      Printed by Baxter and Stubbs
      Extent: 36p.
      Written as: Herbert Scanlon : Late A.I.F.
      Note/s:
      • Dedication: In appreciation to E.H., G.W., and my pals behind the counter, also those dear, dainty girls, of the workroom and factory..
      • Foreword by Author.
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