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: Hallcraft Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., 1949
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
A seminal work of Australian colonial literature, For The Term Of His Natural Life chronicles the harrowing experiences of Rufus Dawes, a man unjustly transported to Van Diemen's Land. This powerful historical novel vividly portrays the brutal realities of the penal system, detailing the psychological torment and physical suffering endured by convicts. Marcus Clarke masterfully constructs a narrative filled with suspense and despair, illustrating the profound impact of injustice on the human spirit. The story presents a stark critique of colonial authority and the quest for freedom against insurmountable odds, making it a compelling and enduring classic.
Author: Marcus Clarke
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hallcraft Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., 1949
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
A seminal work of Australian colonial literature, For The Term Of His Natural Life chronicles the harrowing experiences of Rufus Dawes, a man unjustly transported to Van Diemen's Land. This powerful historical novel vividly portrays the brutal realities of the penal system, detailing the psychological torment and physical suffering endured by convicts. Marcus Clarke masterfully constructs a narrative filled with suspense and despair, illustrating the profound impact of injustice on the human spirit. The story presents a stark critique of colonial authority and the quest for freedom against insurmountable odds, making it a compelling and enduring classic.