{"product_id":"2026100011479-secondhand-from-the-bush-to-the-battle-gunning-district-and-the-great-war","title":"From The Bush To The Battle: Gunning District And The Great War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Very good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket - cloth\/board in good condition\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the rural heartland of New South Wales, a quiet farming community answered the call to arms — From the Bush to the Battle: Gunning District and the Great War chronicles the extraordinary sacrifices made by the men and women of the Gunning district who were swept up in the tide of World War One. Drawing on local records, personal correspondence, and historical archives, Terry O'Neill presents an intimate portrait of a tight-knit Australian rural community forever changed by the horrors of the Western Front, Gallipoli, and the broader theatres of the Great War. Each soldier's story is meticulously documented, transforming what could be a dry regimental history into a deeply human narrative of courage, loss, and mateship.\n\nO'Neill's work stands as a testament to the growing movement in Australian historiography that honours the hyperlocal — arguing that the grand sweep of national history is best understood through the lens of individual communities and their collective grief. The book illustrates how the war reshaped social structures, land ownership, and the very identity of small-town Australia, leaving an indelible mark that echoes through generations. Rich in period photographs, maps, and personal anecdotes, this is essential reading for anyone passionate about Australian military history or the enduring spirit of the bush — and a poignant reminder that the seeds of national identity were often sown in the country's smallest towns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572495749339,"sku":"2026100011479-SECONDHAND","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/1201196a-b82e-4ac9-8c72-c082f9f70136.png?v=1791166656","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100011479-secondhand-from-the-bush-to-the-battle-gunning-district-and-the-great-war","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}