In Softcovers, First Edition 1995, with sketches by Sandra lochore, Black and White Photographs, illustrations, 56 Pages, Published By The Author Masterton. A Near Fine Copy. Masterton author Des Rowland's book of humorous tales and anecdotes giving colourful recollections of childhood adventures and some sheer lucky escape stories. They make you wonder how he has reached the age of 81. The collection of tales begins with the author's childhood and school days in Manawatu and its neighbouring districts, and then how he went to war and drove a Sherman tank for two years in the Middle East during World War Two.