The Pursuit Of Excellence: Australians Making Their Mark
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
What does it truly mean to excel — and what drives an Australian to leave an indelible mark upon the world? The Pursuit of Excellence: Australians Making Their Mark is a compelling anthology that chronicles the lives, achievements, and defining moments of remarkable Australians who have risen to the pinnacle of their respective fields. Spanning a rich tapestry of disciplines — from the arts and sport to science, business, and public life — the book presents an intimate portrait of ambition, resilience, and national identity, rendered with a tone that is at once celebratory and deeply reflective. Beyond the individual stories, the work argues that excellence is not merely a destination but a relentless, characteristically Australian pursuit — shaped by the vast landscape, the egalitarian spirit, and a restless hunger to prove oneself on a global stage. Each profile illuminates broader themes of perseverance, innovation, and the courage to defy convention, making this volume as much a cultural document as a collection of inspiring biographies. Readers who thought they understood what Australia stands for will find their assumptions gloriously upended.
Author: James Balderstone
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Methuen
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
What does it truly mean to excel — and what drives an Australian to leave an indelible mark upon the world? The Pursuit of Excellence: Australians Making Their Mark is a compelling anthology that chronicles the lives, achievements, and defining moments of remarkable Australians who have risen to the pinnacle of their respective fields. Spanning a rich tapestry of disciplines — from the arts and sport to science, business, and public life — the book presents an intimate portrait of ambition, resilience, and national identity, rendered with a tone that is at once celebratory and deeply reflective. Beyond the individual stories, the work argues that excellence is not merely a destination but a relentless, characteristically Australian pursuit — shaped by the vast landscape, the egalitarian spirit, and a restless hunger to prove oneself on a global stage. Each profile illuminates broader themes of perseverance, innovation, and the courage to defy convention, making this volume as much a cultural document as a collection of inspiring biographies. Readers who thought they understood what Australia stands for will find their assumptions gloriously upended.