For the Term of His Natural Life
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Author: Marcus Clarke
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 611
Great Australian classic in vintage pocket-size format. First published in 1874, a powerful tale of an Australian penal settlement, which originally appeared in serial form in a Melbourne paper.It follows the story of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported for a murder which he did not commit. The harsh and inhumane treatment handed out to the convicts, some of whom were transported for minor crimes, is vividly conveyed. The novel was based on research by the author as well as a visit to the penal settlement of Port Arthur.
Author: Marcus Clarke
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 611
Great Australian classic in vintage pocket-size format. First published in 1874, a powerful tale of an Australian penal settlement, which originally appeared in serial form in a Melbourne paper.It follows the story of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported for a murder which he did not commit. The harsh and inhumane treatment handed out to the convicts, some of whom were transported for minor crimes, is vividly conveyed. The novel was based on research by the author as well as a visit to the penal settlement of Port Arthur.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Marcus Clarke
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 611
Great Australian classic in vintage pocket-size format. First published in 1874, a powerful tale of an Australian penal settlement, which originally appeared in serial form in a Melbourne paper.It follows the story of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported for a murder which he did not commit. The harsh and inhumane treatment handed out to the convicts, some of whom were transported for minor crimes, is vividly conveyed. The novel was based on research by the author as well as a visit to the penal settlement of Port Arthur.
Author: Marcus Clarke
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 611
Great Australian classic in vintage pocket-size format. First published in 1874, a powerful tale of an Australian penal settlement, which originally appeared in serial form in a Melbourne paper.It follows the story of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported for a murder which he did not commit. The harsh and inhumane treatment handed out to the convicts, some of whom were transported for minor crimes, is vividly conveyed. The novel was based on research by the author as well as a visit to the penal settlement of Port Arthur.
For the Term of His Natural Life