Ruby Davy: Academic And Artiste; A Biography Of Australia's First Woman Doctor Of Music

Ruby Davy: Academic And Artiste; A Biography Of Australia's First Woman Doctor Of Music

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Rita M. Wilson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Salisbury & District Historical Society, South Australia, 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Ruby Davy, Australia's pioneering first woman Doctor of Music. Rita M. Wilson meticulously details Davy's significant contributions as a musician, composer, and educator, illuminating her unwavering dedication to the arts. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a woman who defied societal expectations to achieve academic and artistic excellence. It offers an insightful look into the challenges and triumphs faced by women in early 20th-century Australian academia and cultural spheres. This work is an essential read for anyone interested in Australian history, musicology, or the inspiring stories of trailblazing women.

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Description

Author: Rita M. Wilson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Salisbury & District Historical Society, South Australia, 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Ruby Davy, Australia's pioneering first woman Doctor of Music. Rita M. Wilson meticulously details Davy's significant contributions as a musician, composer, and educator, illuminating her unwavering dedication to the arts. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a woman who defied societal expectations to achieve academic and artistic excellence. It offers an insightful look into the challenges and triumphs faced by women in early 20th-century Australian academia and cultural spheres. This work is an essential read for anyone interested in Australian history, musicology, or the inspiring stories of trailblazing women.