{"title":"Gillian Dooley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Gillian Dooley collection, where literature intertwines with history and the rich tapestry of biography. Gillian Dooley, a distinguished scholar and writer, delves into the lives of historical figures with eloquence and clarity, bringing their stories to vivid life. Her works are perfect for those with a keen interest in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir and History \u0026amp; Military genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"She Played and Sang\", Dooley explores the entrancing world of female musicians who carved their niche in a male-dominated arena, offering insight into their struggles and triumphs. This book is more than a biography; it is a celebration of artistic resilience and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Trim\" is another captivating tale that blends historical detail with engaging narrative, highlighting Dooley's exceptional ability to bring history to the forefront for readers to savour. Her storytelling transports you to past eras, unveiling both the grand and granular aspects of the lives she encapsulates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDooley's fondness for the intersections between the tangible world and the literary realm shines through in \"The Cartographer's Cat\", an innovative exploration where maps and stories converge, revealing new dimensions of historical understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history buff or a lover of biographical tales, Gillian Dooley's works promise to provide both thought-provoking insights and delightful reading. Dive into her collection and discover tales where the past and present dance in harmony, inviting you to explore the depths of human experience with each page turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"she-played-and-sang-by-gillian-dooley-9781526170101","title":"She Played and Sang","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike her much-loved heroine Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austen \u003cem\u003eplayed and sang\u003c\/em\u003e. Music occupied a central role in her life, and she made brilliant use of it in her books to illuminate characters' personalities and highlight the contrasts between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil recently, our knowledge of Austen's musical inclinations was limited to the recollections of relatives who were still in their youth when she passed away. But with the digitisation of music books from her immediate family circle, a treasure trove of evidence has emerged. Delving into these books, alongside letters and other familial records, \u003cem\u003eShe Played and Sang\u003c\/em\u003e unveils a previously unknown facet of Austen's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis insightful work not only uncovers the music closely associated with Austen, but also unravels her musical connections with family and friends, revealing the intricate ties between her fiction and the melodies she performed. With these revelations, Austen's musical legacy comes to life, granting us a deeper understanding of her artistic prowess and the influences that shaped her literary masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845756342508,"sku":"9781526170101","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10208523482731.jpg?v=1758893303"},{"product_id":"trim-the-cartographers-cat-by-matthew-flinders-9781472967220","title":"Trim, The Cartographer's Cat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot many ships’ cats have even one memorial statue, let alone six. But Trim does, including one outside Euston Station in London, proudly unveiled by Prince William on the bicentenary of Matthew Flinders’s death – 19 July 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrim was the ship’s cat who accompanied Matthew Flinders on his voyages to circumnavigate and map the coastline of Australia from 1801 to 1803. He lived quite the adventurous life. As a small kitten, he fell overboard while at sea but managed to swim back to the vessel and climb back on board by scaling a rope. This cemented his position as Flinders’s beloved companion, and together they survived a voyage around the world, the circumnavigation of Australia, and a shipwreck. When Flinders was imprisoned by the French in Mauritius in 1803, Trim shared his captivity until one day he mysteriously disappeared – which heartbreakingly Flinders attributed to his being stolen and eaten by a hungry slave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrim, The Cartographer’s Cat\u003c\/i\u003e is an ode to this much-loved ship’s cat, which will warm the heart of any cat lover. The first part of the book reproduces Flinders’ own whimsical tribute to Trim, written while in captivity in the early 1800s, with added ‘friendly footnotes’ to provide some background to Flinders’s numerous literary allusions and nautical terms. Next, the book discusses where Flinders was when he wrote his tribute and why, and what his letters and journals from that time tell us about his ‘sporting, affectionate and useful companion’. Finally, we learn what Trim’s views on all of this might have been, in a fun and fanciful observation on his premature epitaph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying all of this are beautiful maps, historical artworks, quirky original illustrations by Ad Long, and excerpts from Flinders’ original script, showing his beautiful handwriting. This book will make a unique and treasured gift for Flinders fans, Trim fans, and cat lovers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851867279596,"sku":"9781472967220","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11809723482712.jpg?v=1759130622"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gillian-dooley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}