Scholars and Gentlemen

A biography of the incredibly gifted MACKERRAS family that traces four generations, bound together by a brilliant, dynamic Sydney woman, Catherine Mackerras (nee MacLaurin). It covers a broad canvas, from life in Edwardian Sydney, university days, medical and literary careers and European journeys.. set against much of Australia's musical, cultural, political, literary and educational development during the twentieth century. A well researched family history, complete with a comprehensive family tree, archival and family photographs and a detailed index.