Townsend of the Ranges, author Peter Crowley

Townsend of the Ranges is a sensitively told, surprisingly dramatic biography of Townsend’s life, from his early days as a junior surveyor in Australia to his time living as a recluse in London before his death. Author Peter Crowley has engaged in extensive research of primary sources, relying on letters from estranged family members, Townsend’s employers and Townsend himself to map the story of his life. Peter Crowley is a medical doctor, a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia and an historical researcher.