{"product_id":"2026100007098-secondhand-footprints-life-and-times-of-charles-thelander","title":"Footprints: Life And Times Of Charles Thelander","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA life fully lived leaves its mark on history, and Footprints: Life and Times of Charles Thelander chronicles the remarkable journey of Charles Thelander M.B. Ch.B. (Edin) FRACS, a distinguished medical surgeon whose life spanned the turbulent years of 1883 to 1959. Written by Betty Newell and Rodney Thelander, this intimate biography traces the arc of one man's extraordinary career against the backdrop of some of the most transformative decades in modern history — from the late Victorian era through two World Wars and into the post-war world. Drawing on personal records, family accounts, and historical context, the narrative presents a vivid portrait of a man whose surgical expertise and personal convictions shaped both his profession and those around him.\n\nBeyond the individual story, this biography illuminates the evolution of medicine and professional life in Australia during the early-to-mid twentieth century, offering a window into the social, cultural, and scientific currents of the age. The authors write with affectionate authority, grounding their subject in the human detail that transforms a distinguished career into a compelling life story. True to the spirit of Longfellow's verse — quoted on the title page — this is a testament to the kind of legacy that inspires those who follow. Readers with an interest in medical history, Australian social history, or the art of biography will find themselves drawn irresistibly into Charles Thelander's world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49160878883035,"sku":"2026100007098-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e95b279c-abc3-4c3f-bbd7-15403ae501d6.png?v=1787187899","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100007098-secondhand-footprints-life-and-times-of-charles-thelander","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}