Passionate Service: A Novel Based on the Life of James Service: Pioneering Father of Australian Federation
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Author: June Pound
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
James Service, a Scottish immigrant to Melbourne in 1853, had two great passions in his life. The first was for a woman whom he could not marry. And the second was to help bring about federation of his beloved new homeland's colonies in the early 1880s. True to his name, James gave service, public service, passionately! Here is the lively story of his background, struggles and achievements, including his popular and successful premiership of Victoria in 1883-86. This well illustrated book honours an important figure from Australia's past and gives a human view of the time and place.
Author: June Pound
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
James Service, a Scottish immigrant to Melbourne in 1853, had two great passions in his life. The first was for a woman whom he could not marry. And the second was to help bring about federation of his beloved new homeland's colonies in the early 1880s. True to his name, James gave service, public service, passionately! Here is the lively story of his background, struggles and achievements, including his popular and successful premiership of Victoria in 1883-86. This well illustrated book honours an important figure from Australia's past and gives a human view of the time and place.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: June Pound
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
James Service, a Scottish immigrant to Melbourne in 1853, had two great passions in his life. The first was for a woman whom he could not marry. And the second was to help bring about federation of his beloved new homeland's colonies in the early 1880s. True to his name, James gave service, public service, passionately! Here is the lively story of his background, struggles and achievements, including his popular and successful premiership of Victoria in 1883-86. This well illustrated book honours an important figure from Australia's past and gives a human view of the time and place.
Author: June Pound
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
James Service, a Scottish immigrant to Melbourne in 1853, had two great passions in his life. The first was for a woman whom he could not marry. And the second was to help bring about federation of his beloved new homeland's colonies in the early 1880s. True to his name, James gave service, public service, passionately! Here is the lively story of his background, struggles and achievements, including his popular and successful premiership of Victoria in 1883-86. This well illustrated book honours an important figure from Australia's past and gives a human view of the time and place.
Passionate Service: A Novel Based on the Life of James Service: Pioneering Father of Australian Federation
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