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This book includes classic tales of Australian bush life, featuring the work of two of Australia's most celebrated writers, Hamilton MacKinnon and Marcus Clarke. Set against the rugged and beautiful landscape of Australia's interior, these stories capture the spirit and adventure of life in the outback.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

For the Term of his Natural Life by Marcus Clarke. For the Term of His Natural Life, written by Marcus Clarke, was published in the Australian Journal between 1870 and 1872 (as His Natural Life), appearing as a novel in 1874. It is the best known novelisation of life as a convict in early Australian history. At times relying on seemingly implausible coincidences, the story follows the fortunes of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported for a murder that he did not commit. The book clearly conveys the harsh and inhumane treatment meted out to the convicts, some of whom were transported for relatively minor crimes, and graphically describes the conditions the convicts experienced. The novel was based on research by the author as well as a visit to the penal settlement of Port Arthur, Tasmania.

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""History Of The Continent Of Australia And The Island Of Tasmania, 1787 To 1870"" is a comprehensive historical account of the colonization and development of Australia and Tasmania from 1787 to 1870. Written by Marcus Clarke and originally published in 1877, the book covers a wide range of topics including the arrival of the First Fleet, the establishment of British colonies, the conflicts with Indigenous Australians, the discovery of gold, and the growth of transportation and communication infrastructure. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Australian history, and each chapter provides detailed information about the major events and personalities of that time. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including official records, personal accounts, and contemporary newspapers, to provide a balanced and nuanced view of the history of Australia and Tasmania. Throughout the book, Clarke explores the complex relationships between the British colonizers and the Indigenous peoples of Australia, highlighting the violence and injustices that occurred during the colonization process. He also examines the economic, social, and political factors that shaped the development of Australia and Tasmania, including the impact of immigration, the growth of industry and trade, and the emergence of new political movements. Overall, ""History Of The Continent Of Australia And The Island Of Tasmania, 1787 To 1870"" is a detailed and engaging account of the history of Australia and Tasmania during a critical period of their development. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that faced the early colonizers, and sheds light on the complex and often contentious relationships between different groups of people in this fascinating part of the world.""For The Use Of Schools.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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For the Term of His Natural Life (1874) is a novel by Marcus Clarke. Inspired by a journey taken by the author to the penal colony of Port Arthur, Tasmania, the novel was originally serialized in The Australian Journal between 1870 and 1872. For its depictions of the brutality and inhumanity of Australia's penal colonies, the novel has been recognized as a powerful realist novel and one of the first works of Tasmanian Gothic literature. In the year 1827, a young British aristocrat is implicated in the murder and robbery of Lord Bellasis, his birth father. Sent to Van Diemen's Land, he changes his name to Rufus Dawes and steadies himself for life in some of the world's most notorious penal colonies. On board the Malabar, which is also transporting the new commander of the settlement at Macquarie Harbour, a group of mutineers hatches a plan to take control of the ship. Although Dawes warns the Captain, the conspirators place responsibility for the attempted mutiny on his innocent shoulders, and his sentence is extended for the rest of his life. At Macquarie Harbor and later Port Arthur, Dawes is brutalized, isolated, and tortured, leaving him no choice but to plan his unlikely escape. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Marcus Clarke's For the Term of His Natural Life is a classic of Australian literature reimagined for modern readers.

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