The Albert Coates Story: The Will That Found The Way
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears firm with no loose pages. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A compelling Australian biography, The Albert Coates Story: The Will that Found the Way chronicles the extraordinary life of Sir Albert Coates, one of Australia's most celebrated wartime surgeons. The narrative details his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war on the Burma-Thailand Railway during World War II, where his extraordinary medical skill and indomitable spirit saved countless lives under brutal conditions. Co-written with Newman Rosenthal, the account presents a testament to human endurance, compassion, and courage in the face of unimaginable adversity. Beyond the war years, the biography also illustrates Coates's distinguished career as a surgeon and academic, cementing his legacy as a towering figure in Australian medical and military history.
Author: Albert Coates And Newman Rosenthal
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Hyland House Melbourne
Genre: Biography
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears firm with no loose pages. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A compelling Australian biography, The Albert Coates Story: The Will that Found the Way chronicles the extraordinary life of Sir Albert Coates, one of Australia's most celebrated wartime surgeons. The narrative details his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war on the Burma-Thailand Railway during World War II, where his extraordinary medical skill and indomitable spirit saved countless lives under brutal conditions. Co-written with Newman Rosenthal, the account presents a testament to human endurance, compassion, and courage in the face of unimaginable adversity. Beyond the war years, the biography also illustrates Coates's distinguished career as a surgeon and academic, cementing his legacy as a towering figure in Australian medical and military history.