Ralph Rashleigh
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: James Tucker
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of Australian literature, Ralph Rashleigh, chronicles the harrowing journey and subsequent life of a convict transported to the penal colonies of New South Wales. The narrative vividly portrays the brutal realities of early colonial existence, from the harsh conditions of incarceration to the untamed wilderness and the complex interactions with both fellow prisoners and Indigenous inhabitants. It presents a compelling, often grim, account of survival and adaptation in a new, unforgiving land, illustrating the social hierarchies and desperate struggles faced by those exiled from their homeland. The author masterfully uncovers the human spirit's resilience amidst adversity, offering a unique and historically significant perspective on Australia's foundational years.
Author: James Tucker
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of Australian literature, Ralph Rashleigh, chronicles the harrowing journey and subsequent life of a convict transported to the penal colonies of New South Wales. The narrative vividly portrays the brutal realities of early colonial existence, from the harsh conditions of incarceration to the untamed wilderness and the complex interactions with both fellow prisoners and Indigenous inhabitants. It presents a compelling, often grim, account of survival and adaptation in a new, unforgiving land, illustrating the social hierarchies and desperate struggles faced by those exiled from their homeland. The author masterfully uncovers the human spirit's resilience amidst adversity, offering a unique and historically significant perspective on Australia's foundational years.