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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Constable & Co, The life of Pasteur, 1937
A biography of French scientist Louis PasteurIndex, p.484.non-fictionA biography of French scientist Louis Pasteurlouis pasteur 1822-1895, scientists - france - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, Stalin : a political biography, 1949
A biography of Soviet leader Joseph StalinIndex, ill, p.600.non-fictionA biography of Soviet leader Joseph Stalinjoseph stalin1879-1953, soviet union - politics and government -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Victor Gollancz, Lenin, 1928
A biography of Lenin the founder of the Soviet UnionIndex, ill, p.419.non-fictionA biography of Lenin the founder of the Soviet Unionvladimir illich lenin 1870-1924, soviet union - politics and government -
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 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, New American Library, Lenin : a biography, 1948
A biography of LeninP.188.non-fictionA biography of Leninvladimir illich lenin 1870-1924, soviet union - politics and government -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Nelson, Grey Owl and the beaver, 1935
A book of beavers and their conservationIll, p.137.non-fictionA book of beavers and their conservation beavers, conservationists - canada - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Lovatt Dickson Limited, Pilgrims of the wild, 1935
The story of Grey Owl and Anaharare, his wife; their days trapping, guiding and exploring, and then their life work devoted to the conservation of game generally, and the beaver in particular.Ill, p.281non-fictionThe story of Grey Owl and Anaharare, his wife; their days trapping, guiding and exploring, and then their life work devoted to the conservation of game generally, and the beaver in particular.conservationists - canada - biography, beavers -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Wa-Sha-Quon-Asin, Pilgrims of the wild, 1935
The story of Grey Owl and Anaharare, his wife; their days trapping, guiding and exploring, and then their life work devoted to the conservation of game generally, and the beaver in particular.Ill, p.281non-fictionThe story of Grey Owl and Anaharare, his wife; their days trapping, guiding and exploring, and then their life work devoted to the conservation of game generally, and the beaver in particular.conservationists - canada - biography, beavers -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Routledge and Sons, The poetical works of Robert Burns, 1883
The poetical works of Robert Burns edited with introductory biography and notes by Charles Kent.Index, p.473.fictionThe poetical works of Robert Burns edited with introductory biography and notes by Charles Kent.poetry - scotland, robert burns 1759-1796 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Harrap, Allenby : soldier and statesman, 1946
A biography of general AllenbyIndex, ill, maps, p.370.non-fictionA biography of general Allenbyworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, great britain - foreign relations - egypt -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, The Epworth Press, Brothers in art : studies in William Holman-Hunt ... and John Everett Millais, bart, 1920
Biographies of n William Holman-Hunt and John Everett MillaisIll, p.197.Biographies of n William Holman-Hunt and John Everett Millaisart - history, art - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McMillan and Co, The life of Benvenuto Cellini, 1908
You should know that men like Benvenuto, unique in their profession, need not be subject to the law.'" "Thus spoke Pope Paul III on learning that Cellini had murdered a fellow artist, so great was Cellini's reputation in Renaissance Italy. A renowned sculptor and goldsmith, whose works include the famous salt-cellar made for the King of France, and the statue of Perseus with the head of the Medusa, Cellini's life was as vivid and enthralling as his creations. A man of action as well as an artist, he took part in the Sack of Rome in 1527; he was temperamental, passionate, and conceited, capable of committing criminal acts ranging from brawling and sodomy to theft and murder. He numbered among his patrons popes and kings and members of the Medici family, and his autobiography is a fascinating account of sixteenth-century Italy and France written with all the verve of a novelIndex, p.450.non-fictionYou should know that men like Benvenuto, unique in their profession, need not be subject to the law.'" "Thus spoke Pope Paul III on learning that Cellini had murdered a fellow artist, so great was Cellini's reputation in Renaissance Italy. A renowned sculptor and goldsmith, whose works include the famous salt-cellar made for the King of France, and the statue of Perseus with the head of the Medusa, Cellini's life was as vivid and enthralling as his creations. A man of action as well as an artist, he took part in the Sack of Rome in 1527; he was temperamental, passionate, and conceited, capable of committing criminal acts ranging from brawling and sodomy to theft and murder. He numbered among his patrons popes and kings and members of the Medici family, and his autobiography is a fascinating account of sixteenth-century Italy and France written with all the verve of a novelart - italy - history, artists - florence - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
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 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, "The Bystander", Bairnsfather : a few fragments from his life / collected by a friend ; with some critical chapters by Vivian Carter, 1918?
A biography of cartoonist Bruce BairnsfatherIll, p.96.non-fictionA biography of cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfathercartoonists - great britain, world war 1914-1918 - cartoons and caricatures -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Putnam, Albert King of the Belgians in the Great War : his military activities and experiences set down with his approval, 1931
King Albert and the First World WarIll, maps, p.341.non-fictionKing Albert and the First World Warbelgium - kings - biography, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - belgium -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Gibbings, The life of Nelson, 1911
A biography of Horatio Nelson - famed English AdmiralIndex, ill, p.287.non-fictionA biography of Horatio Nelson - famed English Admiralgreat britain - history - naval - 19th century, admirals - great britain - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Ure Smith, Samuel McCaughey : a biography, 1955
A biography of Samuel McCaugheyIndex, ill, p.144.A biography of Samuel McCaugheywool industry - australia, irrigation - australia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc, The life of Andrew Carnegie, 1932
The biography of Andrew Carnegie, Philanthropist2.v., Index, text.non-fictionThe biography of Andrew Carnegie, Philanthropistphilanthropists - united states, industrialists - united states -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Cassell and Co, Joshua Reynolds, 1723-1792, 1923
A biography of artist Joshua ReynoldsIndex, ill, p.90.non-fictionA biography of artist Joshua Reynoldsart - history, art - england -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, William Heinemann, Portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds : character sketches of Oliver Goldsmith, Samuel Johnson and David Garrick, 1952
Character sketches of Oliver Goldsmith, Samuel Johnson and David Garrick, together with other manuscripts of Reynolds recently discovered among the private papers of James Boswell and now published.Index, bib, ill, p.164.non-fictionCharacter sketches of Oliver Goldsmith, Samuel Johnson and David Garrick, together with other manuscripts of Reynolds recently discovered among the private papers of James Boswell and now published.biography - england, sir joshua reynolds -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G. Newnes, Celebrities of the army, 1900
A collection of biographical sketches of British army commandersIll,p.144.non-fictionA collection of biographical sketches of British army commandersgreat britain - army - biography, great britain - army - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McCubbin, The etched work of John Shirlow : selected reproductions in half tone of John Shirlow's handicraft, 1921
ohn Alexander Thomas Shirlow (1869-1936) was an etcher and art teacher. He worked for Haase Duffus and Co., printers in Flinders Lane, before moving to Sands and McDougall. He was on the Council fo the Victorian Artist's Society.Ill, p.15.non-fictionohn Alexander Thomas Shirlow (1869-1936) was an etcher and art teacher. He worked for Haase Duffus and Co., printers in Flinders Lane, before moving to Sands and McDougall. He was on the Council fo the Victorian Artist's Society. john shirlow - biography, john shirlow - art -
Clunes Museum
Book, M. DE BOURRIENNE, THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, 1831
THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE WITH NOTES, NOW FIRST ADDED, FROM THE DICATION OF NAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA. FROM THE MEMOIRS OF THE DUKE OF ROVIGO, OF GENERAL RAPP, OF CONSTANT, AND NUMEROUS OTHER AUTHENTIC SOURCESHARDCOVER BOOK MARBLED COLOURING ON FRONT AND BACK COVERS WITH RED LEATHER TOOLED IN GOLD COLOURE VOL. 11 OF A BOOK IN THREE VOLUMES. 423 PAGESnon-fictionTHE LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE WITH NOTES, NOW FIRST ADDED, FROM THE DICATION OF NAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA. FROM THE MEMOIRS OF THE DUKE OF ROVIGO, OF GENERAL RAPP, OF CONSTANT, AND NUMEROUS OTHER AUTHENTIC SOURCESbiography, book -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Palmos, Frank, Ridding the Devils (Copy 2), 1990
During the Tet Offensive in Vietnam in 1968, the war correspondent Frank Palmos and four other colleges were ambushed in Saigon by a squad of Viet Cong. His four colleges were killed; but by playing dead Palmos alone survived. These killings of unarmed civilians attracted worldwide publicity.During the Tet Offensive in Vietnam in 1968, the war correspondent Frank Palmos and four other colleges were ambushed in Saigon by a squad of Viet Cong. His four colleges were killed; but by playing dead Palmos alone survived. These killings of unarmed civilians attracted worldwide publicity. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- journalists -- biography, war correspondents -- australia -- biography, tet offensive, saigon, viet c, viet cong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Palmer, Laura, Shrapnel in the Heart: Letters and remembrances from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 1987
This book is dedicated to those who never made it home from Vietnam, both the living and the dead, and to the people who love them so very, very much.This book is dedicated to those who never made it home from Vietnam, both the living and the dead, and to the people who love them so very, very much.vietnam veterans memorial (washington, d.c.), vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Palmos, Frank, Ridding the Devils; Vietnam Revisited (Copy 1), 1990
The most gripping, terrifying, frightening, sad and then funny search for the Viet-CongThe most gripping, terrifying, frightening, sad and then funny search for the Viet-Congvietnam war, 1961-1975 -- journalists -- biography, war correspondents -- australia -- biography, tet offensive, saigon, viet cong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Parr, Alan, Memories of Vietnam
This is a story of considerable worth. It is told modestly, intimately and with the air of confidentially that bespeaks the courage and honesty of a man who has been there and done that.This is a story of considerable worth. It is told modestly, intimately and with the air of confidentially that bespeaks the courage and honesty of a man who has been there and done that.vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography, battle of long tan, nui dat