The Australian book of heroism
Subtitle: stories of courage and sacrifice
By: Larry Writer
Publisher: Pier 9
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Millers Point, N.S.W
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9781741964837
Subjects: Heroes; Leadership; Biography; History
Description: The nineteen heroes featured in this book certainly rose to the challenging occasions put before them. Some were unwittingly thrust into circumstances that tested their physical or moral fibre; others dealt with danger in their chosen line of work. Each exhibited great courage, decency and a readiness to make sacrifices.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-247) and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Ch. 1 Mum Shirl; title: Ch. 2 Sir Donald Bradman; title: Ch. 3 Vivian Bullwinkle; title: Ch. 4 Ingrid Poulson; title: Ch. 5 Bert Hinkler; title: Ch. 6 Matthew Flinders; title: Ch. 7 Ray Simpson; title: Ch. 8 Garry Lynch; title: Ch. 9 Dr Chris O'Brien; title: Ch. 10 Dr Grace Warren; title: Ch. 11 Peter Lalor; title: Ch. 12 Reverend John Flynn; title: Ch. 13 Paul Featherstone; title: Ch. 14 Darren Stratti; title: Ch. 15 Mother Mary MacKillop; title: Ch. 16 Captain John Glossop; title: Ch. 17 Sir Douglas Mawson; title: Ch. 18 Dr Fiona Wood; title: Ch. 19 Thomas "Diver" Derrick.