Charles Bryce


Biography

A lifelong journalist and observer of humanity. Born in Glasgow, Scotland. Former editor of The Borneo Bulletin newspaper, editor with Reuters in London, founder and editor of The Darling Newspaper in Western Australia. Memoirs include Bugles At Sunset (twilight of the Raj) and Gone To Bed (pioneering the suburban newspaper in Western Australia).

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Books

Great White Hunting Flop    by Charles Bryce
Price: $0.99 USD. 1980 words. Published by Darling Newspaper Press  on May 17, 2009. Nonfiction.

In colonial days, being a great white hunter was frequent imperial recreation, “the done thing”. But jungle wildlife can dish up nasty surprises. A memoir from the 1950s.
The Wizard of Woe    by Charles Bryce
Price: Free! 2250 words. Published by Darling Newspaper Press  on May 17, 2009. Fiction.

Small yet smart, Mousedeer outwits a wizard who has cast an evil spell over the jungle.
Mousedeer    by Charles Bryce
Price: $3.99 USD. 13430 words. Published by Darling Newspaper Press  on May 17, 2009. Fiction.

A children’s favourite in Southeast Asia for 1000 years, the little Mousedeer outsmarts jungle bullies. Each of the ten stories is self-contained, and authentic to the tradition of imparting correct behaviour. As every Mum knows, a child needs guidance. The well-proven method of centuries is employed here, read-aloud fun. Ages 4 and up.
Jesse Owens And The Sprinting Buddha    by Charles Bryce
Price: $0.99 USD. 1560 words. Published by Darling Newspaper Press  on May 16, 2009. Nonfiction.

Strange yet true, American Olympian Jesse Owens encountered, and personally confirmed, a sprinting freak in the Malayan jungle in the 1950s. Reported first-hand by a witness to the event, it also gives rare insight into the great athlete’s humble nature. Reporter Charles Bryce accompanied Owens in this visit to frontline troops.

Charles Bryce’s tag cloud

animals    children    fables    fun    hunting    jesseowens    jungle    magic    morals    mousedeer    olympian    readaloud    shooting    shotgun    sprinting    suicide    tales    wizard