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Canterbury History Group
Book, Lemon, Andrew, The Master Gardener: T R Garnett of Marlborough College, Geelong Grammar School, The Age and The Garden of St Erth, 2018
Tommy Garnett (1915-2006), reforming headmaster of two famous schools, creator of the renowned Garden of St Erth, came late to his gardening and writing career. He penned his first newspaper article on his sixty-fifth birthday. Michael Davie, editor of The Age and The Observer, soon placed Garnett in the top rank of essayists, in the best traditions of English nature writers. Professor George Seddon saw him as one of Australia's most stimulating and provocative writers - honest, witty, profoundly knowledgeable, a truly enquiring mind. What was the life that shaped the garden and the writing? This closely researched and beautifully crafted biography explores the worlds that create the remarkable man who created The Garden of St Erth.632 pages; 32 unnumbered pages of. Includes family trees, plates : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour). Includes family trees, bibliography and index. Has dustcovernon-fictionTommy Garnett (1915-2006), reforming headmaster of two famous schools, creator of the renowned Garden of St Erth, came late to his gardening and writing career. He penned his first newspaper article on his sixty-fifth birthday. Michael Davie, editor of The Age and The Observer, soon placed Garnett in the top rank of essayists, in the best traditions of English nature writers. Professor George Seddon saw him as one of Australia's most stimulating and provocative writers - honest, witty, profoundly knowledgeable, a truly enquiring mind. What was the life that shaped the garden and the writing? This closely researched and beautifully crafted biography explores the worlds that create the remarkable man who created The Garden of St Erth.gardeners, school principals, geelong grammar school -
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Book, Doris Faber, The life of Lorena Hickok: E.R'.s friend, 1980
Biography of a personal relationship between a journalist and Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President.Index, plates, ill., p.375.non-fictionBiography of a personal relationship between a journalist and Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President.biography - lorena hickok., journalists - united states - biography -
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Book, John C. Heenan, A crown of thorns: An autobiography 1951-1963, 1974
An autobiography covering John Heenan's years as Bishop of Leeds and Archbishop of Liverpool, concluding with his return to his native diocese of Westminster as Archbishop in September 1963.Index, plates, ill., p.399.non-fictionAn autobiography covering John Heenan's years as Bishop of Leeds and Archbishop of Liverpool, concluding with his return to his native diocese of Westminster as Archbishop in September 1963.cardinals - england - biography, catholic priests - biography -
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Book, Brenda Maddox, Nora: A biography of Nora Joyce, 1988
The first full study of Nora Joyce from prior to her marriage till after the death of James Joyce.Index, bib, ill, plates. p.526.non-fictionThe first full study of Nora Joyce from prior to her marriage till after the death of James Joyce.nora joyce - biography, james joyce - personal life -
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Book, Michael Page, The Prime Ministers of Australia, 1988
This book provides a brief outline of Parliamentary procedure and brief biographies of Australian Prime Ministers elected from 1901 - 1983.Plates, ill, p.119.non-fictionThis book provides a brief outline of Parliamentary procedure and brief biographies of Australian Prime Ministers elected from 1901 - 1983.prime ministers - australia - biography, australia - politics and government -
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Book, Paul Gardiner SJ, An extraordinary Australian: Mary MacKillop, 1994
History of Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.Index, plates, map, ill, p.486.non-fictionHistory of Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.mary mckillop - 1842-1909, nuns - aistralia - biography -
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Book, Anne Clark Amor, Mrs Oscar Wilde: A woman of some importance, 1983
Biography of the early life and courtship of Constance Wilde including her life after her husband was arrested, tried and convicted.Index, bib, plates, p.231.non-fictionBiography of the early life and courtship of Constance Wilde including her life after her husband was arrested, tried and convicted.biography - mrs oscar wilde., oscar wilde 1854-1900 - marriage -
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Book, Nancy Carduso, Lucky eyes and a high heart: The life of Maud Gonne, 1978
Biography of Maud Gonne, Irish revolutionary activist of the early twentieth century.Index, plates, ill, p.411.non-fictionBiography of Maud Gonne, Irish revolutionary activist of the early twentieth century.maud gonne - biography, feminists - ireland - biography -
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Book, Maryann Gialanella Valiulis, Portrait of a revolutionar : General Richard Mulcahy and the founding of the Irish Free State, 1992
Biography of General Richard Mulcahy, one of the founders of modern Ireland.Index, bib, ill, plates, p.245.non-fictionBiography of General Richard Mulcahy, one of the founders of modern Ireland.richard mulcahy - biography, ireland - politics and government - 20th century -
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Book, H. V. Evatt, William Holman: Australian Labour leader, 1940
Biography of W. A. Holman leader of the ALP and the labour movement in Sydney.Index, ill, plates, p.429.non-fictionBiography of W. A. Holman leader of the ALP and the labour movement in Sydney. australian labor party - history, william holman - biography -
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Book, Roy Keane, Keane: The autobiography, 2002
Autobiography and biography of the inspirational captain of the most famous football club in the world - Manchester United.Index, plates, p.285.non-fictionAutobiography and biography of the inspirational captain of the most famous football club in the world - Manchester United.roy keane - biography, soccer players - england - biography -
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Book, Samuel Levenson, Maud Gonne, 1976
A biography of Yeats' beloved, a central figure of Irish politics and literature around the turn of the twentieth century.Index, bib, plates. p.422.non-fictionA biography of Yeats' beloved, a central figure of Irish politics and literature around the turn of the twentieth century.feminists - ireland - biography, maud gonne - biography -
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Book, John Chandler, Forty years in the wilderness, 1990
A biography of an English migrant family who arrived during the nineteenth century. Soon after arrival their 11 year old son and author was orphaned leaving him provider for his family. He eventually rose to be a prominent merchant always supported by faith and hard labour.Index, p.216.non-fictionA biography of an English migrant family who arrived during the nineteenth century. Soon after arrival their 11 year old son and author was orphaned leaving him provider for his family. He eventually rose to be a prominent merchant always supported by faith and hard labour.victoria - social life and customs., baptists - victoria - biography -
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Book, Brian P. Murphy, Patrick Pearse and the lost republican ideal, 1991
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Easter Rising this book re-examines the idealism of Patrick Pearse and the lives and actions of the other leading personalities of that time. It offers a new perspective on modern Irish history based on hitherto undiscovered source material.Index, bib, ill, p.194.non-fictionCommemorating the 75th anniversary of the Easter Rising this book re-examines the idealism of Patrick Pearse and the lives and actions of the other leading personalities of that time. It offers a new perspective on modern Irish history based on hitherto undiscovered source material.patrick pearse - biography, ireland - republicanism - history -
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Book, Risteard Mulcahy, Memoirs of a medical maverick, 2010
Biography by Professor Mulcahy, son of General Richard Mulcahy. He was head of the cardiology department and heart disease research at St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. He was also Past President of the Irish Medical Association.Plates, p.237.non-fictionBiography by Professor Mulcahy, son of General Richard Mulcahy. He was head of the cardiology department and heart disease research at St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. He was also Past President of the Irish Medical Association.risteard mulcahy - autobiography, cardiologists - ireland -
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Book, Brian Behan, Mother of all the Behans, 1984
The life story of Kathleen Behan as told to her son, Brian BehanPlates, p.138.non-fictionThe life story of Kathleen Behan as told to her son, Brian Behankathleen behan - biography, ireland - social life and customs -
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Book, Colm Kiernan, Daniel Mannix and Ireland, 1984
Daniel Mannix, ardent Irish nationalist, spent half of his long life as Catholic bishop of Melbourne. The author traces the influence of Irish nationalism on one of the twentieth century's most remarkable churchmen.Index, bib, ill, maps. p.226.non-fictionDaniel Mannix, ardent Irish nationalist, spent half of his long life as Catholic bishop of Melbourne. The author traces the influence of Irish nationalism on one of the twentieth century's most remarkable churchmen.daniel mannix - biography, roman catholic church - bishops -
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Book, Colm Kiernan, Calwell: A personal and political biography, 1978
A biography of an Australian Labor Party federal politician including his role as Minister of Immigration and Leader of the Opposition.Index, bib, plates, p.277.non-fictionA biography of an Australian Labor Party federal politician including his role as Minister of Immigration and Leader of the Opposition.arthur calwell - biography, australian labor party - history -
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Book, Mairi Harman, James Forbes of Melbourne: Pioneer clergyman and educator, 2001
James Forbes' one great object was the advancement of pure religion and education among the people of Port Phillip. He was the first settled clergyman of Port Phillip District.Index, bib, maps, plates, ill, p.164.non-fictionJames Forbes' one great object was the advancement of pure religion and education among the people of Port Phillip. He was the first settled clergyman of Port Phillip District.presbyterian clergy - melbourne - biography, educators - victoria -
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Book, Tom Prior, A knockabout priest: The story of Father John Brosnan, 1985
A combination of memoir and biography of John Brosnan who was a catholic priest and Chaplain of Pentridge Prison, Melbourne. He was closely associated with the last prison hanging in Victoria.Plates, ill, p.170.non-fictionA combination of memoir and biography of John Brosnan who was a catholic priest and Chaplain of Pentridge Prison, Melbourne. He was closely associated with the last prison hanging in Victoria.john brosnan - biography, priests - australia -
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Book, Edna O'Brien, Mother Ireland, 1978
An autobiographical tapestry, recollections of an Irish childhood linked to an account of a journey there today, interwoven with fragments of Irish mythology, history and hearsay.Ill, p.89.non-fictionAn autobiographical tapestry, recollections of an Irish childhood linked to an account of a journey there today, interwoven with fragments of Irish mythology, history and hearsay.ireland - authors - biography, ireland - description and travel -
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Book, Joanne Hayes, My Story, 1985
Joanne Hayes own account of her life and family background in rural Ireland prior to her humiliation of a public tribunal which wrongly accused her of murder.Ill, p190.non-fictionJoanne Hayes own account of her life and family background in rural Ireland prior to her humiliation of a public tribunal which wrongly accused her of murder.ireland - biography- joanne hayes., ireland - cultural life -
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Book, Fred Daly, From Curtin to Kerr, 1977
A witty, humorous and entertaining account of politics and politicians.Plates, p. 265non-fictionA witty, humorous and entertaining account of politics and politicians.politicians - australia - biography, australia - politics and government -
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Book, Anne Marreco, The Rebel Countess: The life and times of Countess Markievicz, 1967
Constance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.Index, bib, ill, plates. p.295.non-fictionConstance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.ireland - biography - constance markievicz, ireland - politics and government -
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Book, Gerry Adams, An Irish voice: The quest for peace, 1997
Gerry Adams was the leader of Sinn Fein, the Irish Republican Party, and one of the seminal figures in the peace process in Northern Ireland during the last decade of the 20th century.Index, bib, p.269.non-fictionGerry Adams was the leader of Sinn Fein, the Irish Republican Party, and one of the seminal figures in the peace process in Northern Ireland during the last decade of the 20th century.ireland - biography - gerry adams, ireland - politics and government - 20th century -
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Book, Maurice O'Sullivan, Twenty years A-growing, 1950
O'Sullivan's memoir of growing up on Great Blasket, a sparsely inhabited Gaelic-speaking island off the Atlantic coast of Ireland.Maps, p.298.non-fictionO'Sullivan's memoir of growing up on Great Blasket, a sparsely inhabited Gaelic-speaking island off the Atlantic coast of Ireland.ireland - blasket islands, ireland - biography - maurice o'sullivan -
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Book, C. Desmond Greaves, Liam Mellows and the Irish revolution, 1971
The classic biography of Liam Mellows, a key figure in the Irish Republican Movement.Index, p.393.non-fictionThe classic biography of Liam Mellows, a key figure in the Irish Republican Movement.ireland - civil war 1921-1922, liam mellows - biography -
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Book, Countess Markievicz et al, Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz, 1987
This book includes the letters from Constance, Countess Markievicz, to her beloved sister, Eva, while she was imprisoned. Also included are the responses from Eva Gore-Booth and her friends. Together they convey a moving portrait of a remarkable Irish woman.Plates, ill, p.315.non-fictionThis book includes the letters from Constance, Countess Markievicz, to her beloved sister, Eva, while she was imprisoned. Also included are the responses from Eva Gore-Booth and her friends. Together they convey a moving portrait of a remarkable Irish woman.ireland - biography - constance markievicz, ireland - politicians - biography -
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Book, Kevin Dalton, 'that could never be' a memoir, 2003
This memoir oscillates between pathos and humour, from life in a Limerick orphanage to eventual ordination as a Church of Ireland clergyman. This memoir celebrates determination to survive.p.182.non-fictionThis memoir oscillates between pathos and humour, from life in a Limerick orphanage to eventual ordination as a Church of Ireland clergyman. This memoir celebrates determination to survive. church of ireland - clergy -biography, ireland - social life and customs -
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Book, T. Ryle Dwyer, Michael Collins and the treaty: His differences with DeValera, 1981
This book is not only the story of Michael Collin's role in the events surrounding the Treaty, but is also the story of his differences with Eamon de Valera which were to have tragic consequences for the nation.Index, bib, p.160.non-fictionThis book is not only the story of Michael Collin's role in the events surrounding the Treaty, but is also the story of his differences with Eamon de Valera which were to have tragic consequences for the nation.ireland - politicians - biography, ireland - civil war 1921-1922