For The Term Of His Natural Life

For The Term Of His Natural Life

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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: Times House Publishing., 1987

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This powerful historical novel, For The Term Of His Natural Life, 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.

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Description

Author: Marcus Clarke
Binding: Hardback
Published: Times House Publishing., 1987

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This powerful historical novel, For The Term Of His Natural Life, 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.