7000 Brave Australians: A History Of The Royal Humane Society Of Australasia 1874-1994 (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
For over a century, ordinary Australians have performed extraordinary acts of courage — and 7000 Brave Australians chronicles the remarkable story of those individuals honoured by the Royal Humane Society of Australasia from its founding in 1874 through to 1994. Author Colin Bannister presents a sweeping institutional and human history of one of Australia's most distinguished humanitarian organisations, detailing the acts of bravery and self-sacrifice that earned recognition across 120 years of Australian life. From colonial-era rescues to modern-day heroism, the book illuminates how everyday men and women repeatedly risked their lives to save others, painting a vivid portrait of the Australian national character at its most courageous. Bannister's narrative is both a social history and a tribute, weaving together archival records, personal accounts, and institutional milestones to construct an authoritative record of altruism in action. The breadth of stories gathered across more than a century illustrates how the ideals of bravery and community service have remained a constant thread in the Australian identity. For anyone drawn to the unsung heroes of history, this volume poses a quietly compelling question: what compels a person, in a moment of peril, to act — and what does it mean for a nation when 7,000 of its people answer that call?
Author: Colin Bannister
Format: Hardback
Published: 1996
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
For over a century, ordinary Australians have performed extraordinary acts of courage — and 7000 Brave Australians chronicles the remarkable story of those individuals honoured by the Royal Humane Society of Australasia from its founding in 1874 through to 1994. Author Colin Bannister presents a sweeping institutional and human history of one of Australia's most distinguished humanitarian organisations, detailing the acts of bravery and self-sacrifice that earned recognition across 120 years of Australian life. From colonial-era rescues to modern-day heroism, the book illuminates how everyday men and women repeatedly risked their lives to save others, painting a vivid portrait of the Australian national character at its most courageous. Bannister's narrative is both a social history and a tribute, weaving together archival records, personal accounts, and institutional milestones to construct an authoritative record of altruism in action. The breadth of stories gathered across more than a century illustrates how the ideals of bravery and community service have remained a constant thread in the Australian identity. For anyone drawn to the unsung heroes of history, this volume poses a quietly compelling question: what compels a person, in a moment of peril, to act — and what does it mean for a nation when 7,000 of its people answer that call?