Dr James G. Lergessner is one of Queensland’s most distinguished historians, biographers and memoir writers. He started his writing career in 1993 as a professional, contracted author with Boolarong Press in Brisbane. His books sell presently Australia-wide with library suppliers and bookstores where he has been on hand for his book signings. Formerly a university professor of education and an academic consultant within Australia and Canada, James is also a passionate observer and recorder of life and events in Brisbane, the State of Queensland and Australia. He has published twenty-four books (19 non-fiction and five fiction works) related to early Queensland; namely Brisbane, the Caboolture Shire and Moreton Bay Regional Council areas, Bribie Island, and Australia generally.
James is also noted for the excellence of his research which underpins all his published works, as well as the high standard of production and the friendliness of his writing style. Ever since his early years, James has taken an active interest in conservation, Aboriginal issues, early Queensland pioneers, family dynasties and cultural heritage. From 2004 and 2009, Caboolture Shire Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council RADF and also Jupiter’s Gaming Community Benefits grants have most effectively endorsed James’s entire body of work.
From 2003 to the present time, James has spoken at well over 1,500 functions in the southeast Queensland area.
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