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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Arthur Barker, Grey wolf, Mustafa Kemal : an intimate study of a dictator, 1932
A biography of Turkish dictator Mustafa KemalIndex, maps, p.352.non-fictionA biography of Turkish dictator Mustafa Kemalkemal atatturk - 1881-1938, turkey - politics and government -
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Book, Whitcomb and Tombs, An Australian bird book : a complete guide to the birds of Australia, 1958
A guide to Australian birdsIndex, ill, p.224.non-fictionA guide to Australian birdsbirds - australia - guidebook, ornithology -
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Book, Government Printer Melbourne, A handbook of the destructive insects of Victoria, with notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them Pt!, 1891
Notes on the identification and elimination of insectsIndex, ill, p.154.non-fictionNotes on the identification and elimination of insectsagriculture - victoria, insects - victoria -
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Book, Hodder & Stoughton, Through gates of splendo, 1957
The murder of five missionaries in EcuadorIll, map, p.192.non-fictionThe murder of five missionaries in Ecuadormissionaries - south america, christian martyrs - ecuador -
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Book, Cassell & company, limited, The story of the sun, 1910
A scientific treatise on the sonIll, diagrams, p.376.non-fictionA scientific treatise on the sonsun, astronomy -
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Book, George Routledge and Sons, The seven lamps of architecture
According to Ruskin, the leading principles of architecture are the “lamps” of Sacrifice, Truth, Power, Beauty, Life, Memory, and Obedience. Ruskin saw Gothic as the noblest style of architecture, but he noted that over time medieval architecture had lost the power to resist innovationt the time it was published in 1859, John Stuart Mill's On Liberty was a radical and controversial work; it argued for the right of individuals to possess freedom from the state in moral and economic matters. Mill declares that ""Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign"", contrasting this with the ""tyranny of the majority."" He states that an individual can do anything they like as long as it doesn't harm another.Index, ill, p.236.non-fictionAccording to Ruskin, the leading principles of architecture are the “lamps” of Sacrifice, Truth, Power, Beauty, Life, Memory, and Obedience. Ruskin saw Gothic as the noblest style of architecture, but he noted that over time medieval architecture had lost the power to resist innovationt the time it was published in 1859, John Stuart Mill's On Liberty was a radical and controversial work; it argued for the right of individuals to possess freedom from the state in moral and economic matters. Mill declares that ""Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign"", contrasting this with the ""tyranny of the majority."" He states that an individual can do anything they like as long as it doesn't harm another. architecture, john ruskin 1819-1900 -
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Book, George Routledge and Sons, The Ethics of the Dust
The following lectures were really given, in substance, at a girls' school (far in the country); which, in the course of various experiments on the possibility of introducing some better practice of drawing into the modern scheme of female education, I visited frequently enough to enable the children to regard me as a friend. The Lectures always fell more or less into the form of fragmentary answers to questions; and they are allowed to retain that form, as, on the whole, likely to be more interesting than the symmetries of a continuous treatise. Many children (for the school was large) took part, at different times, in the conversations; but I have endeavored, without confusedly multiplying the number of imaginary speakers, to represent, as far as I could, the general tone of comment and inquiry among young people.Index, notes, p.230.non-fictionThe following lectures were really given, in substance, at a girls' school (far in the country); which, in the course of various experiments on the possibility of introducing some better practice of drawing into the modern scheme of female education, I visited frequently enough to enable the children to regard me as a friend. The Lectures always fell more or less into the form of fragmentary answers to questions; and they are allowed to retain that form, as, on the whole, likely to be more interesting than the symmetries of a continuous treatise. Many children (for the school was large) took part, at different times, in the conversations; but I have endeavored, without confusedly multiplying the number of imaginary speakers, to represent, as far as I could, the general tone of comment and inquiry among young people. john ruskin 1819-1900, ethics -
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Book, George Routledge and Sons, The crown of wild olive : three lectures on industry & war
This 1866 collection of essays on "Work," "Traffic," and "War," begins with a preface condemning the human depletion of nature for what Ruskin saw as valueless gains. In this way, mining the ground for metals, water, and other resources parallels the work of the three lecture topics--all is done for the money. But what Ruskin wants to know is what the ultimate effect and product of their work is?Index, notes, p.132.non-fictionThis 1866 collection of essays on "Work," "Traffic," and "War," begins with a preface condemning the human depletion of nature for what Ruskin saw as valueless gains. In this way, mining the ground for metals, water, and other resources parallels the work of the three lecture topics--all is done for the money. But what Ruskin wants to know is what the ultimate effect and product of their work is? john ruskin 1819-1900, ethics -
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Book, Kegan Paul Trench Trubner and Co, In Australian tropics, 1907
Early history of N.T. and explorations; Detailed account of intercepting Macassan proas around coast of Arnhem Land whilst author was Sub-Collector of Customs for 14 years; Names of proas and masters, Malay camps & smoke houses along coast & nearby islands; Natives employed by Malays in trepang fishing and collecting tortoiseshell, relationships between Malays and Aborigines; influences (physical & cultural); Habit of exchanging children between tribes (Roper R. & Normanton) for the purpose of learning each others language & customs; Description of native camps at Fort Dundas (1895) shelters, finding of bark water bags, types of canoes used; Platform burial at Daly R.; Sacred burial site on Maria Island; Geographical features, vegetation, climate etc., general ecology, depredations & murders by natives; Cannibalism practiced by Fitzmaurice River tribes.Ill, maps, p.373.non-fictionEarly history of N.T. and explorations; Detailed account of intercepting Macassan proas around coast of Arnhem Land whilst author was Sub-Collector of Customs for 14 years; Names of proas and masters, Malay camps & smoke houses along coast & nearby islands; Natives employed by Malays in trepang fishing and collecting tortoiseshell, relationships between Malays and Aborigines; influences (physical & cultural); Habit of exchanging children between tribes (Roper R. & Normanton) for the purpose of learning each others language & customs; Description of native camps at Fort Dundas (1895) shelters, finding of bark water bags, types of canoes used; Platform burial at Daly R.; Sacred burial site on Maria Island; Geographical features, vegetation, climate etc., general ecology, depredations & murders by natives; Cannibalism practiced by Fitzmaurice River tribes. northern australia - description and travel, ethnography -
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Book, Georgian House, The making of a sentimental bloke : a sketch of the remarkable career of C.J. Dennis, 1946
A biography of CJ DennisIll, bib, p.134.non-fictionA biography of CJ Denniscj dennis 1876-1938, authors - biography -
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Book, Alexander McCubbin, Stalky's forlorn hope, 1919
A biography of Knightly DunstervilleIll, map, p.173.non-fictionA biography of Knightly Dunstervilleworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - middle east, world war 1914-1918 - personal recollections -
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Alexander McCubbin, The red and white diamond : authorised history of the twenty-fourth battalion A.I.F, 1920
A history of the 24th Infantry Battalion AIFIll, maps, p.340.A history of the 24th Infantry Battalion AIFworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - australia - history -
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Book, Angus and Robertson, Crosses of sacrifice : the story of the Empire's million war dead and Australia's 60,000, 1932
A history of World war I war cemeteries and memorialsIll, maps, p.130.non-fictionA history of World war I war cemeteries and memorialsworld war 1914-1918 - memorials, world war 1914-1918 - australian involvement -
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Book, John Hamilton, Guests of the unspeakable : the odyssey of an Australian airman -- being a record of captivity and escape in Turkey, 1928
The story of an Australian airman imprisoned in TurkeyIll, maps, p.320.non-fictionThe story of an Australian airman imprisoned in Turkeyworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, world war 1914-1918 - prisoners of war -
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Book, Paul Brickhill, Reach for the sky, 1954
In 1931, at the age of 21, Douglas Bader was the golden boy of the RAF. Excelling in everything he did he represented the Royal Air Force in aerobatics displays, played rugby for Harlequins, and was tipped to be the next England fly half. But one afternoon in December all his ambitions came to an abrupt end when he crashed his plane doing a particularly difficult and illegal aerobatic trick. His injuries were so bad that surgeons were forced to amputate both his legs to save his life. Douglas Bader did not fly again until the outbreak of the Second World War, where his undoubted skill in the air was enough to convince a desperate air force to give him his own squadron. The rest of his story is the stuff of legend. Flying Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain he led his squadron to kill after kill, keeping them all going with his unstoppable banter. Shot down in occupied France, his German captors had to confiscate his tin legs in order to stop him trying to escape. Bader faced it all, disability, leadership and capture, with the same charm, charisma and determination that was an inspiration to all around him.Index, ill, p.372.non-fictionIn 1931, at the age of 21, Douglas Bader was the golden boy of the RAF. Excelling in everything he did he represented the Royal Air Force in aerobatics displays, played rugby for Harlequins, and was tipped to be the next England fly half. But one afternoon in December all his ambitions came to an abrupt end when he crashed his plane doing a particularly difficult and illegal aerobatic trick. His injuries were so bad that surgeons were forced to amputate both his legs to save his life. Douglas Bader did not fly again until the outbreak of the Second World War, where his undoubted skill in the air was enough to convince a desperate air force to give him his own squadron. The rest of his story is the stuff of legend. Flying Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain he led his squadron to kill after kill, keeping them all going with his unstoppable banter. Shot down in occupied France, his German captors had to confiscate his tin legs in order to stop him trying to escape. Bader faced it all, disability, leadership and capture, with the same charm, charisma and determination that was an inspiration to all around him. world war 1939 - aerial operations - britain, douglas bader - biography -
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Book, T. Fisher Unwin, Chats on old furniture : a practical guide for collectors, 1906
A guide collectors of old furnitureIll, bib, p.283.non-fictionA guide collectors of old furniturefurniture - history, furniture - collectors and collecting -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Corot
An illustrated catalogue of the works of CorotIndex, ill, p.128.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Corotpainters - france, artists - france -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Rubens
An illustrated catalogue of the works of RubensIndex, ill, p.64.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Rubensdutch painters, rubens -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Beato Angelico
An illustrated catalogue of the works of Beato AngelicoIndex, ill, p.66.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Beato Angelicopainters - italy, beato angelico -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Giotto
An illustrated catalogue of the works of GiottoIndex, ill, p.64.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Giottopainters - italy, giotto -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Raffaello
An illustrated catalogue of the works of RaffaelloIndex, ill, p.128.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Raffaellopainters - italy, raffaello -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Veronese
An illustrated catalogue of the works of VeroneseIndex, ill, p.128.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Veronesepainters - italy, veronese -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Giovanni Bellini
An illustrated catalogue of the works of Giovanni BelliniIndex, ill, p.64.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Giovanni Bellinipainters - italy, giovanni bellini -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Botticelli
An illustrated catalogue of the works of BotticelliIndex, ill, p.64.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Botticellipainters - italy, botticelli -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Michelangelo
An illustrated catalogue of the works of MichelangeloIndex, ill, p.64.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Michelangelopainters - italy, michelangelo -
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Book, Electa Editrice, Donatello
An illustrated catalogue of the works of DonatelloIndex, ill, p.128.non-fictionAn illustrated catalogue of the works of Donatellopainters - italy, donatello -
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Book, John Murray, The painters of Florence : from the thirteenth to the sixteenth century, 1910
A history of Florentine artistsIndex, ill, p.364.non-fictionA history of Florentine artistspainters - italy, painters - florence -
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Book, Duckworth and Co, GF Watts, 1909
A critical and interpretive study of the art of GF WattIndex, ill, p.169.non-fictionA critical and interpretive study of the art of GF Wattartists - england - biography, george frederick watts 1817-1904 -
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Book, Methuen and Co, Watts, 1904
A critical and interpretive study of the art of GF WattIndex, ill, p.182.non-fictionA critical and interpretive study of the art of GF Wattpainters - england, art - england -
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Book, Methuen and Co, Our lady in art, 1904
A critical and interpretive study of artistic representation of our ladyIndex, ill, p.196.non-fictionA critical and interpretive study of artistic representation of our ladyreligious interpretation, religious art