The Life And Adventures Of William Buckley
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: John Morgan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann , 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight fading to DJ spine. Small rip to base of DJ and minor foxing to perimeter of same. Some small denting to board. Slight tanning to block. Weak binding, all pages intact.
This historical biography chronicles the extraordinary true story of William Buckley, an English convict transported to Australia who escaped and lived among the Indigenous Wathaurong people for over three decades. The narrative uncovers his remarkable adaptation to a new culture and his survival in the harsh Australian wilderness, presenting a unique perspective on early colonial encounters. Morgan's account illustrates the profound impact of cross-cultural immersion and the resilience of the human spirit. It details Buckley's eventual return to European society and the challenges he faced in reconciling his two vastly different lives. The compelling prose captures the essence of a man caught between worlds, offering a poignant reflection on identity and belonging.
Author: John Morgan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann , 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight fading to DJ spine. Small rip to base of DJ and minor foxing to perimeter of same. Some small denting to board. Slight tanning to block. Weak binding, all pages intact.
This historical biography chronicles the extraordinary true story of William Buckley, an English convict transported to Australia who escaped and lived among the Indigenous Wathaurong people for over three decades. The narrative uncovers his remarkable adaptation to a new culture and his survival in the harsh Australian wilderness, presenting a unique perspective on early colonial encounters. Morgan's account illustrates the profound impact of cross-cultural immersion and the resilience of the human spirit. It details Buckley's eventual return to European society and the challenges he faced in reconciling his two vastly different lives. The compelling prose captures the essence of a man caught between worlds, offering a poignant reflection on identity and belonging.