Description
Explore the rich tapestry of Australian history with the acclaimed book by Thomas Keneally that takes you through the lives of convicts, settlers, and Indigenous peoples. This captivating volume, with 640 pages of in-depth narratives, weaves together the extraordinary stories of Australia's past, from the struggles of the Eora people upon first contact with European settlers to the challenges faced by convicts like Solomon Wiseman and John Wilson. Delve into the vibrant accounts of key historical figures including Bennelong, Barangaroo, and Windradyne, revealing how their experiences shaped our national identity. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking to understand the complex dynamics of early Australian society, this book provides a fresh perspective on a penal experiment that evolved into a thriving civil society. The visual storytelling is accompanied by Keneally's masterful prose, making this an essential read for anyone interested in Australia's multifaceted history. Condition: Brand New. ISBN: 9781742374505. Published by Allen & Unwin in 2010, this book is a must-have for your collection of Australian literature.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742374505
Year: 2010
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 640
Description:
In this widely acclaimed volume, bestselling author Thomas Keneally brings to life the vast range of characters who have formed our national story.
Convicts and Aborigines, settlers and soldiers, patriots and reformers, bushrangers and gold seekers, it is from their lives and their stories that he has woven a vibrant history to do full justice to the rich and colourful nature of our unique national character.
The story begins by looking at European occupation through Aboriginal eyes as we move between the city slums and rural hovels of eighteenth century Britain and the shores of Port Jackson. We spend time on the low-roofed convict decks of transports, and we see the bewilderment of the Eora people as they see the first ships of turaga, or 'ghost people'. We follow the daily round of Bennelong and his wife Barangaroo, and the tribulations of warrior Windradyne. Convicts like Solomon Wiseman and John Wilson find their feet and even fortune, while Henry Parkes' arrival as a penniless immigrant gives few clues to the national statesman he was to become. We follow the treks of the Chinese diggers - the Celestials - to the goldfields, and revolutionaries like Italian Raffaello Carboni and black American John Joseph bring us the drama of the Eureka uprising.
Were the first European mothers whores or matriarchs? How did this often cruel and brutal penal experiment lead to a coherent civil society? Tom Keneally brings to life the high and the low, the convict and the free of early Australian society.
This is truly a new history of Australia, by an author of outstanding literary skill and experience, and whos
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742374505
Year: 2010
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 640
Description:
In this widely acclaimed volume, bestselling author Thomas Keneally brings to life the vast range of characters who have formed our national story.
Convicts and Aborigines, settlers and soldiers, patriots and reformers, bushrangers and gold seekers, it is from their lives and their stories that he has woven a vibrant history to do full justice to the rich and colourful nature of our unique national character.
The story begins by looking at European occupation through Aboriginal eyes as we move between the city slums and rural hovels of eighteenth century Britain and the shores of Port Jackson. We spend time on the low-roofed convict decks of transports, and we see the bewilderment of the Eora people as they see the first ships of turaga, or 'ghost people'. We follow the daily round of Bennelong and his wife Barangaroo, and the tribulations of warrior Windradyne. Convicts like Solomon Wiseman and John Wilson find their feet and even fortune, while Henry Parkes' arrival as a penniless immigrant gives few clues to the national statesman he was to become. We follow the treks of the Chinese diggers - the Celestials - to the goldfields, and revolutionaries like Italian Raffaello Carboni and black American John Joseph bring us the drama of the Eureka uprising.
Were the first European mothers whores or matriarchs? How did this often cruel and brutal penal experiment lead to a coherent civil society? Tom Keneally brings to life the high and the low, the convict and the free of early Australian society.
This is truly a new history of Australia, by an author of outstanding literary skill and experience, and whos