Francis Ormond: Pioneer, Patriot, Philanthropist
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: C. Stuart Ross
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melville & Mullen Proprietary, Ltd., 1912
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Green cloth with rubbing on cover and some marks and specks. Bumping on corners. Loose frontispiece. Otherwise, clean text.
This biography chronicles the remarkable life of Francis Ormond, a pivotal figure in Australian history. It details his journey from a pioneering settler to a prominent patriot and philanthropist, highlighting his significant contributions to education, particularly the establishment of the Working Men's College, now RMIT University. The narrative presents Ormond's unwavering dedication to social progress and his enduring legacy in shaping the cultural and educational landscape of Victoria. This compelling account illuminates the spirit of a visionary who profoundly impacted his community.
Author: C. Stuart Ross
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melville & Mullen Proprietary, Ltd., 1912
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Green cloth with rubbing on cover and some marks and specks. Bumping on corners. Loose frontispiece. Otherwise, clean text.
This biography chronicles the remarkable life of Francis Ormond, a pivotal figure in Australian history. It details his journey from a pioneering settler to a prominent patriot and philanthropist, highlighting his significant contributions to education, particularly the establishment of the Working Men's College, now RMIT University. The narrative presents Ormond's unwavering dedication to social progress and his enduring legacy in shaping the cultural and educational landscape of Victoria. This compelling account illuminates the spirit of a visionary who profoundly impacted his community.