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SA's Greats
The Men and Women of the
North Terrace Plaques
North Terrace Plaques
Which Premier of South Australia challenged a fellow Member of Parliament to a duel with revolvers in Victoria Square?
SA's Greats features concise, illustrated biographies of the 169 eminent South Australians commemorated by plaques on the footpath of North Terrace, Adelaide. Here are the inspiring stories of explorers, inventors, industrialists, social reformers, parliamentarians, scientists, writers, artists and sporting figures --- the men and women who have enriched our culture and improved our way of life.
Each one page biography contains a summary of the person's life, career, interests and major achievements, together with insights into their character and their legacies to South Australia. Ninety-five historians and researchers have contributed entries to the book. The illustrations, many of which have never beenpublished before, comprise both photographs and artworks.
SA's Greats is published in softcover at a recommended retail price of $11.95. It has 200 pages and 168 black and white illustrations. A 16 page appendix gives suggestions for further reading on each figure.
Available at $14.20, which includes postage, from; If you like to find out more,
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