Elwood: A Club For Life (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
Beneath the crashing surf of Port Phillip Bay, a community was forged — one that would endure for over a century. Elwood: A Club for Life chronicles the rich and vibrant history of the Elwood Life Saving Club in Melbourne, Australia, tracing its origins, its triumphs, and the generations of dedicated members who built it into an enduring institution. Stella M. Barber presents a compelling portrait of a club that is far more than a sporting organisation — it is a living testament to community spirit, volunteerism, and the Australian coastal way of life. Through meticulous research and evocative storytelling, the narrative captures the camaraderie, courage, and sacrifices of those who patrolled the beaches and guarded the waters of Elwood. Barber's work sits firmly within the tradition of Australian community histories, illuminating broader themes of mateship, civic pride, and the enduring bond between Australians and the sea. The prose is warm and authoritative, drawing on archival photographs, personal accounts, and historical records to paint a vivid picture of a club that has shaped — and been shaped by — the changing tides of Australian social history. For anyone who has ever stood on the shore and felt the pull of the ocean, this is a story that will resonate long after the last page is turned.
Author: Stella M. Barber
Format: Hardback
Published: 2012, Elwood Life Saving Club
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
Beneath the crashing surf of Port Phillip Bay, a community was forged — one that would endure for over a century. Elwood: A Club for Life chronicles the rich and vibrant history of the Elwood Life Saving Club in Melbourne, Australia, tracing its origins, its triumphs, and the generations of dedicated members who built it into an enduring institution. Stella M. Barber presents a compelling portrait of a club that is far more than a sporting organisation — it is a living testament to community spirit, volunteerism, and the Australian coastal way of life. Through meticulous research and evocative storytelling, the narrative captures the camaraderie, courage, and sacrifices of those who patrolled the beaches and guarded the waters of Elwood. Barber's work sits firmly within the tradition of Australian community histories, illuminating broader themes of mateship, civic pride, and the enduring bond between Australians and the sea. The prose is warm and authoritative, drawing on archival photographs, personal accounts, and historical records to paint a vivid picture of a club that has shaped — and been shaped by — the changing tides of Australian social history. For anyone who has ever stood on the shore and felt the pull of the ocean, this is a story that will resonate long after the last page is turned.