Sir Victor Hurley: Surgeon, Soldier And Administrator 1888-1958
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable life of Sir Victor Hurley, a distinguished Australian figure whose career spanned the demanding worlds of medicine, military service, and public administration across the first half of the twentieth century. Drawing on personal records and historical accounts, the narrative details Hurley's evolution from a skilled surgeon into a decorated soldier, tracing his contributions during a period of profound global upheaval. Written with the reverence and precision befitting a family biography, the work presents an intimate yet historically grounded portrait of a man whose professional achievements left a lasting mark on Australian institutions. Readers with an interest in military history, colonial-era medicine, or the biographies of nation-building figures will find this a richly rewarding account of a life lived in dedicated public service.
Author: John Victor Hurley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1989, Melbourne, Published by author
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable life of Sir Victor Hurley, a distinguished Australian figure whose career spanned the demanding worlds of medicine, military service, and public administration across the first half of the twentieth century. Drawing on personal records and historical accounts, the narrative details Hurley's evolution from a skilled surgeon into a decorated soldier, tracing his contributions during a period of profound global upheaval. Written with the reverence and precision befitting a family biography, the work presents an intimate yet historically grounded portrait of a man whose professional achievements left a lasting mark on Australian institutions. Readers with an interest in military history, colonial-era medicine, or the biographies of nation-building figures will find this a richly rewarding account of a life lived in dedicated public service.