St Bede's College And Its Mccristal Origins: 1896-1982 (SIGNED)
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.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
Behind every great institution lies a founding vision, and St Bede's College and its McCristal Origins: 1896-1982 uncovers the compelling story of one of Australia's notable Catholic educational establishments, tracing its roots from the pioneering McCristal family through nearly a century of growth, challenge, and transformation. Leo Gamble chronicles the college's journey from its humble beginnings in 1896 to its mature form in 1982, presenting a richly detailed institutional biography that illuminates the interplay between faith, education, and community in the Australian context. Drawing on archival records, personal accounts, and regional history, Gamble illustrates how the college's Catholic ethos and its founders' ambitions shaped generations of students and left an indelible mark on the surrounding community. Sitting at the intersection of religious history, social history, and educational heritage, this work argues that the college's story is inseparable from the broader narrative of Catholic life in Australia — a narrative of sacrifice, resilience, and quiet dedication. Gamble's prose is measured and authoritative, befitting a commemorative history that honours its subject without descending into hagiography. The book is further distinguished by a signed dedication from the author himself, making this particular copy a rare and personal artefact — leaving the reader to wonder what stories were exchanged when pen met page.
Author: Leo Gamble
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, St Bede's College (Per Vias Rectas)
Genre: Education theory
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
Behind every great institution lies a founding vision, and St Bede's College and its McCristal Origins: 1896-1982 uncovers the compelling story of one of Australia's notable Catholic educational establishments, tracing its roots from the pioneering McCristal family through nearly a century of growth, challenge, and transformation. Leo Gamble chronicles the college's journey from its humble beginnings in 1896 to its mature form in 1982, presenting a richly detailed institutional biography that illuminates the interplay between faith, education, and community in the Australian context. Drawing on archival records, personal accounts, and regional history, Gamble illustrates how the college's Catholic ethos and its founders' ambitions shaped generations of students and left an indelible mark on the surrounding community. Sitting at the intersection of religious history, social history, and educational heritage, this work argues that the college's story is inseparable from the broader narrative of Catholic life in Australia — a narrative of sacrifice, resilience, and quiet dedication. Gamble's prose is measured and authoritative, befitting a commemorative history that honours its subject without descending into hagiography. The book is further distinguished by a signed dedication from the author himself, making this particular copy a rare and personal artefact — leaving the reader to wonder what stories were exchanged when pen met page.