Beneath the Southern Cross
Author | : Judy Nunn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Authors, Australian |
ISBN | : 9781741666014 |
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Author | : Judy Nunn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Authors, Australian |
ISBN | : 9781741666014 |
Author | : C. E. Albertson |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2000-10 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0595140475 |
Thrust into the Pacific cauldron during the dark days of 1942 as a young, raw second lieutenant, John Earl Edwards arrived as a boy, becoming a man on the long, bloody road to Tokyo. To Edwards, New Guinea, Saipan, Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa were no mere place names on a map, but locations paid for in blood and sweat! In semi-documentary style, we follow Edwards as he plays the hand dealt him by fate, learning about love and survival in a world at war while the fate of the nations was still undecided. Edwards is determined the deadly, fanatical enemy lurking in the endless vermin-infested jungles would not keep him from returning to the arms of the young woman who taught him what love really was! Petite, blonde Susan was the beacon in Edward’s harbor, her kisses meaning more to him than medals! Facing a determined foe willing to die for their emperor, taking you with, just staying alive itself became a skill, one that could only be learned on the job!
Author | : Judy Nunn |
Publisher | : Random House Australia |
Total Pages | : 560 |
Release | : 2010-10-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1742741843 |
A riveting novel that tells the story of Sydney and the people who shaped its character, its skyline and its heart. In 1788, Thomas Kendall, a naïve nineteen-year-old sentenced to transportation for burglary, finds himself bound for Sydney Town and a new life in the wild and lawless land beneath the Southern Cross. Thomas fathers a dynasty that will last more than two hundred years. His descendants play their part in the forging of a nation, but greed and prejudice see an irreparable rift in the family which will echo through the generations. It is only at the dawn of the new Millennium - as an old journal lays bear a terrible secret - that the family can finally reclaim its honour... Beneath the Southern Cross is as much a story of a city as it is a family chronicle. Bringing history to life, Judy Nunn traces the fortunes of Kendall's descendants through good times and bad, wars and social revolutions to the present day, vividly drawing the events, characters and issues that have made the city of Sydney and the nation of Australia what they are today.
Author | : Robins Elizabeth |
Publisher | : Hardpress Publishing |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2016-06-23 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781318914128 |
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author | : Maturin Ballou |
Publisher | : Litres |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2017-09-05 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 5040497202 |
Author | : Anne Sowell Margrett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 2012-05-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781258335717 |
Author | : Elizabeth Robins |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 2022-07-31 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Under the Southern Cross" by Elizabeth Robins. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author | : Maturin Murray Ballou |
Publisher | : BoD - Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2024-01-23 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : |
"Embark on a thrilling adventure through the Southern Hemisphere with Maturin Murray Ballou in 'Under the Southern Cross.' Penned in the 19th century, this travel narrative is a captivating account of Ballou's exploration of the exotic landscapes, cultures, and wonders found beneath the Southern Cross. As Ballou journeys through South America, Australia, and the islands of the South Pacific, he unfolds tales of diverse civilizations, natural marvels, and the unique allure of the Southern Hemisphere. 'Under the Southern Cross' is more than a travelogue; it's a vivid exploration of the uncharted territories and hidden gems of the southern part of the globe. Join Ballou on this literary expedition where each page unveils a new chapter of discovery, making 'Under the Southern Cross' an essential read for those captivated by tales of Southern Hemisphere exploration and the timeless mystique of faraway lands."
Author | : Thomas McKelvey Cleaver |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 2021-05-13 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1472838211 |
From August 7, 1942 until February 24, 1944, the US Navy fought the most difficult campaign in its history. Between the landing of the 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal and the final withdrawal of the Imperial Japanese Navy from its main South Pacific base at Rabaul, the US Navy suffered such high personnel losses that for years it refused to publicly release total casualty figures. The Solomons campaign saw the US Navy at its lowest point, forced to make use of those ships that had survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other units of the pre-war navy that had been hastily transferred to the Pacific. 140 days after the American victory at Midway, USS Enterprise was the only pre-war carrier left in the South Pacific and the US Navy would have been overwhelmed in the face of Japanese naval power had there been a third major fleet action. At the same time, another under-resourced campaign had broken out on the island of New Guinea. The Japanese attempt to reinforce their position there had led to the Battle of the Coral Sea in May and through to the end of the year, American and Australian armed forces were only just able to prevent a Japanese conquest of New Guinea. The end of 1942 saw the Japanese stopped in both the Solomons and New Guinea, but it would take another 18 hard-fought months before Japan was forced to retreat from the South Pacific. Under the Southern Cross draws on extensive first-hand accounts and new analysis to examine the Solomons and New Guinea campaigns which laid the groundwork for Allied victory in the Pacific War.
Author | : Cpt. Francis D. Cronin |
Publisher | : Pickle Partners Publishing |
Total Pages | : 405 |
Release | : 2018-04-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 178912185X |
“THIS IS THE WORLD WAR II HISTORY OF AN ORGANIZATION CONSIDERED BY many as one of the unique and most colorful combat units ever to serve in the United States Army in time of war—the Americal Division. “Despite its early entry into combat on Guadalcanal in 1942, and its subsequent long period of service in the Pacific, the Americal, as a unit, cannot lay claim to having beaten the Japanese alone. Japan was beaten to her knees by the collective power of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, The Air Forces, and our allies. The Americal Division was a significant member of this powerful team of armed might which successfully overcame aggression in the Pacific. “The story of the Americal is primarily that of the humble riflemen of the infantry regiments, without whom the Division’s combat record would not be what it is today. No mere words of praise or of appreciation for their daily sacrifices are sufficient to express the gratitude in the hearts of those who have seen them in action. “The story of the Americal is also that of the many men who worked with the riflemen or for them, directly or indirectly. Theirs were thankless tasks, performed under hardships of all kinds, but without these valuable men the regiments could not have operated efficiently for long. “This history of the Americal Division represents the fruits of more than two years of work among records of the Division. As a whole, covering the entire life of the Division, it is as complete as time and space will allow. As such, it should stand primarily as a record, and a symbol, of the sincere courage and devotion to duty of all who served in the Americal.”