Leonora: An Indomitable Woman
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A work of biographical non-fiction, Leonora: An Indomitable Woman chronicles the remarkable life of Leonora Foott, a pioneering Australian woman whose tenacity and spirit defined her extraordinary journey through the challenges of colonial and early twentieth-century life. Bethia Foott presents an intimate and admiring portrait of a woman who refused to be constrained by the social expectations of her era, navigating hardship, adventure, and personal loss with unwavering resolve. Written with warmth and deep familial insight, the narrative illustrates how Leonora's strength of character left an indelible mark on those around her and on the broader fabric of Australian history. The tone is reverential yet grounded, drawing on personal records and historical detail to bring a vivid and compelling figure back to life for modern readers.
Author: Bethia Foott
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, Currawong Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A work of biographical non-fiction, Leonora: An Indomitable Woman chronicles the remarkable life of Leonora Foott, a pioneering Australian woman whose tenacity and spirit defined her extraordinary journey through the challenges of colonial and early twentieth-century life. Bethia Foott presents an intimate and admiring portrait of a woman who refused to be constrained by the social expectations of her era, navigating hardship, adventure, and personal loss with unwavering resolve. Written with warmth and deep familial insight, the narrative illustrates how Leonora's strength of character left an indelible mark on those around her and on the broader fabric of Australian history. The tone is reverential yet grounded, drawing on personal records and historical detail to bring a vivid and compelling figure back to life for modern readers.