BLACK SATURDAY is a tale of everyday people who, when fate demanded, became heroes. In Kinglake, Peter Thorneycroft stood defiantly in shorts and thongs hosing down the roof of the local pub where 20 women and children sheltered inside. In Marysville, five policemen saved the lives of countless residents as they ignored burning embers raining from the sky and ushered them to the safety of the local cricket oval. The fires also brought a new-found resilience. Those most affected by the fires have found hope amongst the ash - for a brighter, safer tomorrow. This book is the personal story of Black Saturday told by those that survived the flames and those who came to their help. It also contains accounts from journalists who covered the fires as well as first-hand tales from those who helped co-ordinate the emergency response.
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Book Description 23.0 x 15.0cms, 288pp, very good paperback & cover 210 people died and 1800 homes were destroyed on Saturday 7 February 2009. These are some of the stories of that day. Seller Inventory # 174385
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A very good clean copy with a remainder mark. Black Saturday tells of human emotion in the face of fire; the tragedy of loss and the triumph of the human spirit. A book to honour those who have lost their lives, and a show of solidarity to those who must pick up the pieces, and carry on in the aftermath of this disaster. Arranged town-by-town, with introductions detailing the scope and impact of the fires on each community, the book will feature the best photographs from News Ltd's photographers throughout each chapter. This is a 100% charity project and ALL PROCEEDS will be passed to Australian Red Cross Victorian Bush Fire Appeal. Seller Inventory # 032428
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. 288 pages. Sticker on cover.$22.50 from the sale of each book will go to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal. T he Victorian Bushfires, Australia's greatest ever disaster, have touched the nation. Now as a tribute and a fundraiser, comes a bo ok that every Australian family will want to own. It tells of hum an emotion in the face of fire; the tragedy of loss and the trium ph of the human spirit. A book to honour those who have lost thei r lives, and a show of solidarity to those who must pick up the p ieces, and carry on in the aftermath of this disaster. In the sty le of the bestselling SOPHIE'S JOURNEY, the book is a collection of individual stories from the Victorian Bushfires, featuring dee ply personal contributions from: people directly affected by the bushfires, their friends and relatives; the people who came to th eir aid - fire fighters, doctors, nurses and wildlife rescuers; a ccounts from journalists on the scene; and those involved in coor dinating the response. Arranged town-by-town, with introductions detailing the scope and impact of the fires on each community; th e book will feature the best photographs from News Ltd's photogra phers, printed on stock, throughout each chapter. A roll of honou r, listing those who perished in the fires, will be included. Seller Inventory # 275s
Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 288 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Harper Collins, Australia, 2009. First Edition. *** CONDITION: Very Good . Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have superficial edgewear and corners are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: BLACK SATURDAY is a tale of everyday people who, when fate demanded, became heroes. In Kinglake, Peter Thorneycroft stood defiantly in shorts and thongs hosing down the roof of the local pub where 20 women and children sheltered inside. In Marysville, five policemen saved the lives of countless residents as they ignored burning embers raining from the sky and ushered them to the safety of the local cricket oval. The fires also brought a new-found resilience. Those most affected by the fires have found hope amongst the ash - for a brighter, safer tomorrow. This book is the personal story of Black Saturday told by those that survived the flames and those who came to their help. It also contains accounts from journalists who covered the fires as well as first-hand tales from those who helped co-ordinate the emergency response. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; ISBN/EAN: 9780732290108. Inventory No: 21010366. Seller Inventory # 21010366
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. xv+288pp., Pictorial full colour photographic covers with hint of creasing, b/w illust. inside front & rear cover, preface by John Hartigan, foreword by Kevin Rudd, b/w plts. & text, b/w photographs, the lost, map of tragedy. Black Saturday is Australia's worst national disaster with 210 dead and others perhaps still missing. Size: Octavo. Book. Seller Inventory # 002830
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. xv+288pp., Pictorial full colour photographic covers with b/w illust. inside covers, preface by John Hartigan, foreword by Kevin Rudd, b/w plts. & text, b/w photographs, the lost, map of tragedy. Black Saturday is Australia's worst national disaster with 210 dead and others perhaps still missing. Size: Octavo. Book. Seller Inventory # 002957