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The narrative centers on a tragic maritime disaster involving an Australian soccer team in 1892, which claimed the lives of 15 young men and boys from a single community. The story highlights the profound loss experienced by families and friends, with only a couple of survivors, including the captain who sensed impending danger. Journalist Paul Kennedy uncovers the historical context of 19th-century Australia, marked by economic hardship and emotional turmoil, while honoring the legacy of those who perished and the resilience of their community.
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Fifteen Young Men, Paul Kennedy
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Fifteen Young Men
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Kennedy
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Australia
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780857989826
- Category
- World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative centers on a tragic maritime disaster involving an Australian soccer team in 1892, which claimed the lives of 15 young men and boys from a single community. The story highlights the profound loss experienced by families and friends, with only a couple of survivors, including the captain who sensed impending danger. Journalist Paul Kennedy uncovers the historical context of 19th-century Australia, marked by economic hardship and emotional turmoil, while honoring the legacy of those who perished and the resilience of their community.