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Braga, Stuart Anzac Doctor: the Life of Sir Neville Howse, VC
Australia Hale & Iremonger Pty. Limited 2000 Paperback Excellent None issued 23.5cm
One of Australia's most outstanding soldier-surgeons, Sir Neville Howse was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism during the Boer War, the first time it had been conferred on a member of an Australian military unit. He remains the only Australian medical officer to have received the VC. On 24 July 1900, during the action at Vredefort, South Africa, Howse saw a trumpeter fall, and went through very heavy cross-fire to rescue the man. His horse was soon shot from under him, but he continued on foot, reached the casualty, dressed his wound, and then carried him to safety. For this action, Howse was awarded the Victoria Cross. The award was gazetted on 4 June 1901. In September 1915 he was given command of ANZAC medical services and in November became director of the AIF’s medical services, with the rank of surgeon-general. He resigned from the army and won the federal seat of Calare for the Nationalist Party at the December 1922 election. He held several ministerial portfolios, including Defence, Health, and Home and Territories. Both coins and stamps celebrate his achievements. 392 clean white pp with multiple illus/photos throughout.
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Butler, Elizabeth Elizabeth Butler Battle Artist
UK Fisher Press 1993 Paperback Very Good/good None Issued 19.5cm
Both Elizabeth's parents were interested in art and at an early age she was encouraged to paint and draw. At first Elizabeth concentrated on painting portraits and landscapes but after visiting France, where she saw paintings inspired by the Franco-Prussian War, she began to paint military subjects. In 1874 submitted a painting entitled the Roll Call to the Royal Academy in London - it was so popular it was taken on tour. In later conflicts Britons sought more encouraging visions & her fame diminished. "I never painted for the glory of war, but to portray its pathos and heroism."- EB quote. 281pp, less than 500g for post. Fascinating autobiography for military, art, feminist interest. Faults? vertical crease to cover visible in reflected light.
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Humphreys Roy TO STOP A RISING SUN Reminiscences of Wartime In India and Burma
Alan Sutton Publishing UK 1996 0750911816 / 9780750911818 1st Edition Hard Cover Excellent/Very Good Excellent/very Good 24cm
Very good condition, clean white pages, no foxing, unclipped dust jacket."A unique record of first-hand accounts recalling what life was really like for British servicemen and women in India, Burma and the Far East during the Second World War." Includes many black and white photographs.
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Luijters, Guus (ed) Marilyn Monroe: A Never-Ending Dream
UK Plexus London 1986 Softcover Very Good None issued 30cm
This lovely bio-pic presents a most dazzling, comprehensive collection of Marilyn Monroe photographs, with stunning images--more than 450 in all, many of them rare and surprising. But the photographs are only half the magic of this book as each photo spread is accompanied by Marilyn's own commentary on the events and people portrayed. review >>> this is a feast for the eyes and the senses. . . . we are really getting to see and read her thoughts.171 crisp white pp, 800g packed for post to you.
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