7000 Brave Australians: A History Of The Royal Humane Society Of Australasia 1874-1994
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For over a century, ordinary men and women across Australasia have performed extraordinary acts of courage — and 7000 Brave Australians chronicles the remarkable 120-year history of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, the prestigious organisation founded in 1874 to recognise and reward those who risk their own lives to save others. Colin Bannister meticulously documents the stories behind thousands of bravery awards, presenting a sweeping panorama of heroism drawn from every corner of Australian and New Zealand life, from drowning rescues in turbulent colonial waterways to acts of selfless valour in the modern era. Each medal, each citation, and each name represents a human story of split-second decisions and unshakeable moral courage. Beyond its role as an institutional record, this work stands as a profound testament to the Australian character — its egalitarianism, its instinctive impulse toward mateship, and its quiet, unsung heroism. Bannister's narrative style is methodical yet deeply humanising, ensuring that the individuals behind the honours are never reduced to mere statistics. A vital piece of social and cultural history, this volume leaves the reader wondering: faced with the same moment of peril, what would you do?
Author: Colin Bannister
Format: Hardback
Published: 1996, The Royal Humane Society of Australasia Inc
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For over a century, ordinary men and women across Australasia have performed extraordinary acts of courage — and 7000 Brave Australians chronicles the remarkable 120-year history of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, the prestigious organisation founded in 1874 to recognise and reward those who risk their own lives to save others. Colin Bannister meticulously documents the stories behind thousands of bravery awards, presenting a sweeping panorama of heroism drawn from every corner of Australian and New Zealand life, from drowning rescues in turbulent colonial waterways to acts of selfless valour in the modern era. Each medal, each citation, and each name represents a human story of split-second decisions and unshakeable moral courage. Beyond its role as an institutional record, this work stands as a profound testament to the Australian character — its egalitarianism, its instinctive impulse toward mateship, and its quiet, unsung heroism. Bannister's narrative style is methodical yet deeply humanising, ensuring that the individuals behind the honours are never reduced to mere statistics. A vital piece of social and cultural history, this volume leaves the reader wondering: faced with the same moment of peril, what would you do?