For The Term Of His Natural Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Marcus Clarke
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lloyd O'Neil, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This powerful historical novel chronicles the harrowing experiences of Rufus Dawes, a man unjustly condemned to the brutal penal colonies of Van Diemen's Land. Marcus Clarke masterfully uncovers the systemic cruelty and profound injustices inherent in the 19th-century British transportation system. The narrative presents a stark and unflinching portrayal of human endurance against overwhelming odds, detailing the psychological and physical torment faced by convicts. It illustrates the desperate fight for survival and the elusive hope for redemption within a world designed to crush the human spirit. This compelling work remains a seminal piece of Australian literature, offering a dramatic and critical examination of a dark chapter in history.
Author: Marcus Clarke
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lloyd O'Neil, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This powerful historical novel chronicles the harrowing experiences of Rufus Dawes, a man unjustly condemned to the brutal penal colonies of Van Diemen's Land. Marcus Clarke masterfully uncovers the systemic cruelty and profound injustices inherent in the 19th-century British transportation system. The narrative presents a stark and unflinching portrayal of human endurance against overwhelming odds, detailing the psychological and physical torment faced by convicts. It illustrates the desperate fight for survival and the elusive hope for redemption within a world designed to crush the human spirit. This compelling work remains a seminal piece of Australian literature, offering a dramatic and critical examination of a dark chapter in history.