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Hudson Fysh: The Extraordinary Life of the Wwi Hero Who Founded QANTAS and Gave Australia Its Wings from the Popular Award-Winning Journalist and Auth
Grantlee Kieza
ABC Books Au
2024
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The extraordinary life of the Gallipoli veteran and WWI Flying Corp gunner who founded Qantas and gave Australia its wings By the critically acclaimed author of bestselling biographies of John Monash, Banjo Paterson, Joseph Banks, Lachlan Macquarie and Henry Lawson, this is a fascinating, lively and thoroughly researched portrait of a modest, resolute family man with a steady hand during turbulence, a man who guided Australia's national airline from its humble beginnings through the dark days of the Great Depression, the perilous years of World War II, when the airline flew dangerous missions for the Allies, and into the great boom in international tourism that followed with the jet age.Hudson Fysh was a decorated World War I hero who not only founded Australia's national airline, Qantas, but steered it for almost half a century from its humble beginnings with two rickety biplanes to the age of the jumbo jets. More than anyone, Fysh shaped the way that Australians saw the world.A sickly boy traumatised by his parents' broken marriage, Fysh was a poor student, but the courage and determination he developed playing sport propelled him through his toughest challenges and became the foundations of this great Australian life.One of Australia's celebrated Light Horsemen at Gallipoli, Fysh went on to fly death-defying missions for Lawrence of Arabia with the Australian Flying Corps and battle Germans in deadly dogfights in the skies over Palestine. On his return from the Great War, Fysh launched his bush airline, the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd (Qantas), with the help of a wartime pilot friend and some western Queensland graziers. After flying the first scheduled Qantas passenger flight in 1922, he ushered in the Flying Doctor Service that still assists remote communities and the first Qantas international airmail services, which revolutionised Australian communications. Fysh went on to guide Qantas through the dark days of the Great Depression, the perilous years of World War II, when the airline flew dangerous missions for the Allies, and into the great boom in international tourism that followed with the jet age, giving millions of Australians their first experience of international travel.
Plan a trip to the legendary castles, historic houses, and opulent gardens of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with this colorful and comprehensive guide.
Discover the natural and architectural wonders that abound along New York's Hudson River Valley in this lavishly illustrated travel and field guide. The unique scenery, plants and wildlife, and architecture of the valley, from Sleepy Hollow near New York City north to the town of Catskill, are showcased through 150 color photos. Brief essays relate the majesty of the four seasons in the valley, its waterfalls, bogs, people, history, and more. Whether it's learning about the recovery of bald eagles or the region's rare orchids, taking a tour through a historic Gilded Age mansion, or rambling to the top of a legendary mountain said to be the abode of mischievous imps, it will be hard, if not impossible, to avoid falling "under the sway of some witching power" that Washington Irving believed pervades this remarkable land. Includes a map with forty locations worth visiting and driving directions.
20 attention-grabbing and real-life historically unique and mysterious sites in the Hudson Valley region of New York. The Hudson Valley is rooted in the mysterious. In fact, author Washington Irving called it “the spellbound region.” But whether fact, superstition, or legend, the mystery of the region is detailed here through an amazing range of sites from enigmatic stone structures and ancient petroglyphs, to battlefields, haunted mountaintops, and popular waterfalls. Tales of ghosts and strange creatures, a hint of the supernatural, and attention-grabbing folklore and real-life experiences abound, including a fair share of lost treasure—from the infamous pirate Captain Kidd and outlaw Claudius Smith, to the more modern gangster, Dutch Schultz. Each of the 20 chapters includes mystifying stories, beautiful and expansive photography, and a “Getting There” section that provides coordinates and detailed directions to the location. If you’re in the mood for an armchair vacation to this mysterious place, Hudson Valley History and Mystery won't dissapoint.
Through 15 additional stories on the Hudson River Valley and Catskills, this fascinating and spooky follow-up explores the area's history and folklore. Picking up where the first volume of Hudson Valley History & Mystery left off, readers will learn little-known tales about heroic battles, famous individuals, mysterious creatures, and paranormal happenings. Helpful "Getting There" sections provide detailed directions and coordinates to each site. Featured stories include 1. Hudson River Monsters, Cryptids, and Other Creatures 2. Anne Hutchinson & Split Rock 3. The Battle of White Plains 4. Spook Rock of Sleepy Hollow 5. High Tor 6. “Mad Anthony” & the Battle of Stony Point 7. The Leatherman 8. Doodletown 9. The Lost Silver Mine of the Hudson Highlands 10. Seven Wells 11. Esopus Island 12. Martin Van Buren’s Lindenwald 13. Cohoes Falls 14. Panthers in the Catskills 15. Fawn’s Leap Written by a lifelong resident, the well-researched content in these two volumes provides an ideal guide for exploring a region that is booming in popularity.
Set in 1803 New York, Hudson's Kill is the riveting next historical thriller from NPR reporter and producer Paddy Hirsch, perfect for fans of The Alienist and Gangs of New York. New York in 1803 is rife with tension as the city expands, and whoever knows where the city will build can control it. And violence builds as a mysterious provocateur pits the city's black and Irish gangs against each other. When a young black girl is found stabbed to death, both Justy Flanagan, now a City Marshal, and Kerry O'Toole, now a school teacher, decide separately to go after the killer. They each find their way to a shadowy community on the fringes of the growing city, where they uncover a craven political conspiracy bound up with a criminal enterprise that is stunning in its depravity. Justy and Kerry have to fight to save themselves and the city, and only then can they bring the girl's killer to justice.
Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs. in Four Volumes. Volume I
Genealogical Publishing Company
2012
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Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs. in Four Volumes. Volume II
Genealogical Publishing Company
2012
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Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs. in Four Volumes. Volume III
Genealogical Publishing Company
2012
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Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs. in Four Volumes. Volume IV. Includes Index to All Four Volumes
Genealogical Publishing Company
2012
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Hudson Taylor
J. Hudson Taylor
Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group
1987
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The inspiring story of one man's love for God and his unflinching commitment to present the Gospel of Christ to the Chinese.Previously published under the title To China With Love, this book recounts the thrilling story of Hudson Taylor and the eventual formation of the China Inland Mission.Hudson Taylor left England on September 19, 1853, and did not reach China until spring of the following year. The long and arduous voyage, persecution, poverty, and the difficulties of culture and language did not deter Taylor from the divine task of his calling. Few men have been such an instrument in God's hands for proclaiming the gospel to a vast population and bringing so many Christian churches into being.The autobiography of a man whose influence in China is still felt today.
Hudson Valley Harvest: A Food Lover's Guide to Farms, Restaurants, and Open-Air Markets
Jan W. Greenberg
Countryman Press Inc.
2003
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The only comprehensive guide to the foods, farms, and restaurants of the Hudson Valley: a food-lover's guide to the farms, local foods, open-air markets, restaurants, and regional cuisine of New York's historic and bountiful Hudson River Valley. New York's scenic Hudson Valley, a bucolic land of farms and vineyards, is often compared to California's Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Each year more than 1 million people visit the area, drawn as much by its culinary and agricultural attractions as its spectacular scenery, historic architecture, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. The small family farms, vineyards, and orchards of the Hudson Valley produce artisanal cheese, pasture-raised poultry and meats, handcrafted wines, and organic produce. They supply local restaurants and farmers' markets and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, as well as the restaurants and Greenmarkets of New York City, only 90 miles away. Hudson Valley Harvest is a sourcebook for those who live, weekend, and vacation in the Hudson Valley. Interviews and profiles of farmers and specialty producers round out specific information on farm festivals, events, and family activities. The author provides an up-to-date guide and schedule to farmers markets and seasonal farmstands, as well as a guide to regional restaurants. 10 black & white photographs, index.
Bursting with historical, cultural, and natural abundance, the Hudson River Valley region has captured the imaginations and the hearts of generations of writers, artists, and adventurers. Now two Hudson Valley natives have teamed up to capture the beauty and the passion of this special region. More than 100 full-color photos lavishly display the varied terrain from the sheer, abrupt cliffs of the Shawangunk range to the quiet, tidal backwaters along the river and the serene mystique of the fertile countryside. From covered bridges to lighthouses, from ice climbing to bucolic vistas, there is something here for every set of eyes. Photos are gracefully complemented with rich text from one of the region's most experienced and dedicated travel writers.
Have you ever wondered what exactly it is your pet does when you are not at home? Or been even a little suspicious that, in fact, your pet is a secret superhero? Hudson's family adore him, never suspecting he leads a double life. But while they aren't home, the real Hudson springs into action. When animals face grave danger, or get themselves into a pickle, they can count on one special guy... Hudson Houdini Escapologist Extraordinaire A.K.A. Mega Superhero Join Hudson as he bravely tackles dangerous situations head-on, grumpy animals twice his size, and solves the mysteries no one else can. If you only believe, you too can be a superhero just like Hudson.
Hudson River: An Adventure from the Mountains to the Sea
Peter Lourie
Snake Mountain Press
2014
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Born as a mountain brook, the Hudson River courses through dangerous rapids and waterfalls in a dramatic plunge of 4,000 feet. Then, remarkably, the river slows and widens, becoming over the next 154 miles a massive arm of the sea, with saltwater and powerful tides.One summer Peter Lourie set out to explore this extraordinary river by doing what no one had ever done: he canoed the entire 315-mile Hudson, from its source in the Adirondack Mountains to its mouth at the southern tip of Manhattan, where it meets the Atlantic. This exciting day-by-day account of Lourie's journey, complete with full color photographs, gives young readers the feel of shooting wilderness whitewater, gliding through the fjordlike Hudson Highlands, and, finally, plying the ocean shipping lanes off Manhattan's shore.Far more than a canoeing adventure, this book paints a vivid portrait of a river that is a nation's treasure.
Book 2 of 3: A Paris Chien Adventure Series“A charming story with stunning artwork that will leave you dreaming of your own pastry-filed French escapade!” Modern DogHudson is back and thirsting for new adventures — this time in the glorious south of France!This city dog discovers he's flat-footed when it comes to herding sheep, has no snout for sniffing out truffles, and can barely pedal his bike when he gets into the Tour de France. It's only when he stops imitating the other dogs and follows his heart that Hudson discovers his own unique talent.“A trip full of color and romance in a fun style which makes us think of Maira Kalman.” Cleveland Plain Dealer“This lovely picture book is great for exposing kids to a foreign language!” Mia Wenjen, co-founder Multicultural Children's Book Day