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Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Vachell, Horace Annesley, Hilary Trent, 1946
287 p. : plain burgundy cover, dust jacket removed, title and author's name hand printed on spine.fiction, horace annesley vachell -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lovell, Ingraham (pseudonym of Josephine Daskam aka Mrs Bacon) et al, Margarita's soul : the romantic recollections of a man of fifty, 1909
304 p. : illustrations by J. Scott Williamsfiction, ingraham lovell (pseudonym of josephine daskam bacon) -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Mannin, Ethel, Darkness my bride, 1938
Intertwined story of the lives of two young men in the 1930s, set against the background of European politics and the Spanish Civil War.296 p. : black cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to front, with image of a woman with dark hair, in black robe. Title and author's name hand printed on spine.Intertwined story of the lives of two young men in the 1930s, set against the background of European politics and the Spanish Civil War.fiction, ethel mannin -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Van Dine, S. S, The Bishop Murder Case, 1933
Crime fiction.315 p. : dark grey cover, embossed with gold, pattern of small stars (now very faded).fictionCrime fiction.fiction, s. s. van dine -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Patriarche, Valance et al, Rory of Willow Beach, [1912]
196 p. : four illustrations by H. M. Brock; frontispiece illustration, showing a man and a woman who is carrying or wearing an enormous spray of flowers, is reproduced on front cover. Title page missing, information for catalogue record from online sources.fictionfiction, valance patriarche -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Roe, Rev. E. P, From Jest to Earnest by Reverend E.P. Roe, [1875]
Hardcover book, 288 pages. Book has a brown cover with gold embossed text over a bouquet of flowers.fictione.p. roe, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Diver, Maud, The strong hours, 1924
360 p. : embossed blue-green cover with pattern of leaves/tree turnks.fictionmaud diver, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Dell, Floyd, Moon-Calf, 1922
394 p.fictionfiction, floyd dell -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Vachell, Horace Annesley, Eve's apples : study of an exceptional girl's temperament and character, [1946?]
240 p. : brown cover, title and author's name hand printed on spine. Section of original dust jacket pasted to front - image of a young woman gazing intently at apples growing on a tree.fictionfiction, horace annesley vachell -
Mont De Lancey
Book, W M. Thackeray et al, The Virginians, c 1859
A story about British society during the late colonial era in North America. Two brothers rival for heir to the family fortune. George Washington is a neighbour.A damaged vintage red covered fiction book, The Virginians by W M. Thackeray. The title and author are printed in gold lettering on the spine. The title page has full details including the publisher. Thackeray illustrated the book. The frontispiece illustration shows people inside a church with the heading 'The Family Pew - P. 75'. At the back are several recommended titles for reading. There is a Bookplate pasted onto the right front end paper.Pp. 516.A story about British society during the late colonial era in North America. Two brothers rival for heir to the family fortune. George Washington is a neighbour.historical fiction, family life fiction, fiction books, fiction - american -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''REAPING ROSES'' BY M.FORREST
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 284 page red hardcover novel by M. Forrest. Includes about 30 pages of book summaries by the same publisher. Published about 1928 by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd. London and printed by Northumberland Press, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Catalogue sticker ''2157 FOR'' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''All the Chisholm's with love from the Author. June 30 1928 M Forrest''M Forrestbooks, collections, fiction, alec h chisholm collection, m.forrest, fiction -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Charles Kingsley, The Water Babies, 1905
The story deals with the moral education and Christian redemption of a young chimney sweep called Tom, who after drowning is transformed into a clean 'water baby' or sprite. This second chance allows him to evolve into a strong and worthy man, capable of engaging with the modern world. It is considered a moral fable and a satire on Victorian attitudes to child labour and religion.An olive green hardcover children's fiction book, The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley with Art Nouveau decorated covers, and the title and publisher printed on the decorative spine. It has Pp. 264 plus 32 S.W. Partridge and Co.'s Catalogue Pages of Popular Illustrated Books classified according to price. There are six black and white illustrations by HLB. It has brown discoloration with age throughout. A Bookplate is glued onto the front right hand endpaper.fictionThe story deals with the moral education and Christian redemption of a young chimney sweep called Tom, who after drowning is transformed into a clean 'water baby' or sprite. This second chance allows him to evolve into a strong and worthy man, capable of engaging with the modern world. It is considered a moral fable and a satire on Victorian attitudes to child labour and religion.fantasy books, children's books, religious books -
National Wool Museum
Magazine - Women’s Day, January 12 1953, Women's Day, January 12, 1953
Forty page colour magazine with printed text, coloured and black and white graphics and photographs. The front cover shows a colour photograph of three women, two are holding quoits dressed in swim wear and one is seated. The back cover features two colour illustrations of men playing golf. front: [printed] THE MAGAZINE THAT HELPS YOU MOST / Women’s Day / AND HOME / SUMMER CRUISE FASHIONS / Registered in Australia for transmission by post as a periodical. / BIG FICTION ISSUE / Sensational New Serial, “Windom’s / Way,” by James Ramsey Ullman . . / also Complete Novelette . . Erle Stanley / Gardner Mystery. / JANUARY 12, 1953 9D.women's day, fashion, women, magazine, serials, novelette -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Novel, H Rider Haggard, author, Smith and the Pharaohs and other tales, 1920
H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) (Sir H. Rider Haggard), was a British author of fiction and non-fiction works and had letters and articles published in newspapers and journals. The page opposite the book's Fly page lists some of the topics Rider Haggard covered; Parliamentary Blue Book, political history, works on agriculture, country life, social history, travel, novels and romances. This edition of the book was published for Laurie's Colonial Library by the firm T. Werner Laurie Limited of London. It was made specifically for the British Colonies and India. This book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection.This edition of the book was published by T Werner Laurie as part of Laurie's Colonial Library, books destined only for the British Colonies and India, The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Smith and the Pharaohs and other tales Author: H Rider Haggard Publisher: T Werner Laurie Ltd Date: 1st published 1920 Inscriptions include a label, stickers, stamp and a handwritten inscription. This book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label: "PAT FIC HAG" Sticker: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker"Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute" Handwritten: "1301" Fly page note: "COPYRIGHT EDITION / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / This Edition is issued for sale and circulation in the British Colonies and India, and must not be imported into the Continent of Europe or the United States of America." flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, smith and the pharaohs and other tales, smith and the pharohs, h rider haggard, sir h rider haggard, t werner laurie ltd, laurie's colonial library, british colonial books, 1950 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - GALLIPOLI BOOK, Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd, Gallipoli. My Australian Story, This edition 2017
Juvenile fiction, diary of a 14 year old soldier to land at ANZAC Cove 25th April 1915. The book is dedicated to the Fighting 10th/1st AIF, 3rd brigade and Clifford Claudias Schroder 1st Div Signal Company.Book, soft cover cardboard, dark green and black print on front, spine and back covers, front cover illustrated B & W photograph of “Troops landing at Gallipoli Cove Gallipoli 1915”, back cover has small black silhouette of a slouch hat.books military, history, juvenile fiction, ww! -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHATTER BOX 1903, 1903
Red Hard Covered Book with Gold & Black Title & Illustration. 'Chatterbox' founded by J. Erskine Clarke EMA. London: Published for the Proprietors by Wells Gardner Darton, & Co; 3 Paternoster Buildings 1903. Contents include fiction and nonfiction; short stories, poetry, illustrations and puzzles. Pages 444. Markings & Inscriptions: Madge from Ruby January 1904. Inside Cover London: Printed by Strangeways & Sons Tower Street Cambridge Circus W.C. Orignal Authors of Pieces Various.Variousbook, childrens picture story -
Mont De Lancey
Book, James Nunn, A Sailor Boy's Adventures in the Land of the Sun, c1900's
Set in the early 19th century days of sailing and shipwrecks with a young boy as the main protaganist telling of his many adventures in far away lands. It has very strong religious themes.A small tan hardcover children's fiction book - A Sailor Boy's Adventure in the Land of the Sun by James Nunn who was the author of The Realm of the Ice King and Saved from the Wreck. The front cover has the title printed in gold lettering at the top with bands of black lines and leaf outlines. The spine too has the title in gold lettering with black leaves. The frontispiece in black and white depicts a lion attacking a man with hunters in the background. There are a few similar black and white illustrations throughout the book.128pp.fictionSet in the early 19th century days of sailing and shipwrecks with a young boy as the main protaganist telling of his many adventures in far away lands. It has very strong religious themes.religious stories, religious books, religious fiction, adventure stories, adventure fiction, stories for boys -
Mont De Lancey
Book, E.Payson Hammond, M.A et al, Roger's Travels; or Scenes and Incidents with the Journey of two boys in foreign lands, and how they were led to start for the better country, 1886
The journey of two boys in overseas countries and their adventures with strong religious themes.Orange hardcover children's fiction book, Roger's Travels by E. Payson Hammond. M.A with the title surrounded by gold boxes and an illustration of a Dutch windmill and boat in the countryside. Brown flowers decorate the right side with the author's name E. Payson Hammond M.A underneath. The spine has the title author flowers and initials of the publisher SSU at the bottom. Black and white illustrations and full page plates are throughout. At the end are 15 pages of recommended books for young children by the Sunday School Union. 155p.fictionThe journey of two boys in overseas countries and their adventures with strong religious themes.religious fiction, adventure stories, children's books, morals fiction -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Arthur Erskine's Story: a Tale of the Days of Knox, 1884
An historical tale set in Scotland at the time of the Reformation in the mid sixteenth century.Dark green cloth-covered board covers and spine. Red borders impressed on cover. Graphics on cover and spine in red and black and gold.An historical tale set in Scotland at the time of the Reformation in the mid sixteenth century.reformation, fiction, scotland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Maria Elizabeth Budden, Claudine, Or Humility the basis of All Virtues. A Swiss Tale, n.d
Red cloth binding over carboard covers, with title in gold at top edge. Black and white drawing depicting a girl and a boy seated on a part bench on the front cover, with floral decoration surrounding them. 177 pp.childrens fiction, fiction, women authors -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Susan Warner, The House in Town, c. 1892
Blue cloth binding over carboard covers, with title in gold at top edge. Man riding a chariot with four horses depicted in a roundel at lower edge of cover, with details in gold. 200 pp.childrens fiction, fiction, women authors -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Harleigh Severne, Chums: A Tale for the Youngsters, c. 1892
Brown cloth-covered binding. Front cover has pictures of swords, guns and ancors, with lettering and design in gold. Title and author on spine in black lettering. Gilt-edged pages. 312pp.fiction, childrens literature, 1800s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Jon Cleary, A Flight of Chariots, c. 1964
A Flight of Chariots is a 1963 novel written by Australian author Jon Cleary about two friends who fly planes during the Berlin Airlift and Korean War then become involved in the space programBook, hardcover, dark blue cover, gold print on spinefictionA Flight of Chariots is a 1963 novel written by Australian author Jon Cleary about two friends who fly planes during the Berlin Airlift and Korean War then become involved in the space programfiction, australia, adventure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - WAVERLEY PRIZE 1878 TWENTY FOUR VOLUMES, 1874
Waverley Novels Pocket Edition. Volumes 13 -24. Set of Novels awarded to William Fraser as the Waverley Prize 1878 at the Sandhurst Corporate High School Volume 1 has a Dark green book plate inserted inside the front cover. Book plate edged in gold and details printed in gold. First page has an imprint of the Bookseller - R Souter Sandhurst. The books are covered with a red, blue and orange marbled pattern. This patterned paper is also inside the front and front covers. The spine and corners are trimmed with dark green leather. Published by Adam and Charles Black 1873. The Waverley Novels were a series of more than two dozen historical novels published by Sir Walter Scott between 1814 and 1832. The Waverley Novels are a long series of novels by Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832). For nearly a century, they were among the most popular and widely read novels in Europe.Sir Walter Scottbooks, fiction, waverley novels -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - WAVERLEY PRIZE 1878 TWENTY FOUR VOLUMES, 1874
Waverley Novels Pocket Edition. Volumes 1 -12. Set of Novels awarded to William Fraser as the Waverley Prize 1878 at the Sandhurst Corporate High School Volume 1 has a Dark green book plate inserted inside the front cover. Book plate edged in gold and details printed in gold. First page has an imprint of the Bookseller - R Souter Sandhurst. The books are covered with a red, blue and orange marbled pattern. This patterned paper is also inside the front and front covers. The spine and corners are trimmed with dark green leather. Published by Adam and Charles Black 1873. The Waverley Novels were a series of more than two dozen historical novels published by Sir Walter Scott between 1814 and 1832. The Waverley Novels are a long series of novels by Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832). For nearly a century, they were among the most popular and widely read novels in Europe.Sir Walter Scottbooks, fiction, waverley novels -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: POETRY POETRY POETRY JOURNALS, 1922
Two copies of 'Birth' - A Little Journal of Australian Poetry. Vol 6, No. 63, Feb. 1922 and Vol 6, No. 72, FNov. 1922. Both have front cover with illustration by Christian Yandell. Printer: The Argonaut Press, Brunswick. Issue 63 has inscription 'Don't return Merle JMB'books, fiction, poetry -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, John Mortimer, Paradise Postponed, 1985
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketChristmas card for 1986 from Ana to Patricia and Johnfiction, british literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Bertrand Russell, Satan in the Suburbs, 1961
Softcovershort stories, fiction, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Henry Miller, Sexus, 1969
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketBook review newspaper clipping and postcard in between the pages of the bookbiography, fiction, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Nicholas Monsarrat, Richer than all his Tribe, 1968
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketfiction, historical fiction, walsh st library