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Title:
The Book of the Bush
Containing Many Truthful Sketches of the Early Colonial Life of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, and Others Who Left Their Native Land and Never Returned
Note: Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Amy Zellmer
Summary: "The Book of the Bush" by George Dunderdale is a collection of historical accounts written in the late 19th century. It vividly explores the early colonial life in Australia, focusing on the experiences of squatters, convicts, whalers, and other early settlers. The narrative delves into the harsh realities of colonial life, touching on themes of survival, social justice, and the often brutal interactions between the settlers and Indigenous populations. At the start of this work, the author sets the stage by reflecting on the colonial history and context of Australia. He describes the transportation of convicts and the establishment of the colony, with vivid recounting of the struggles faced by these early settlers, including the transportation rigors and the societal structure that emerged from it. Dunderdale introduces the unpredictable and harsh environment that shaped the lives of these individuals, exploring various anecdotes involving the convicts, their interactions with local populations, and their attempts to cultivate a new life in a land that was fundamentally foreign to them. This opening portion establishes a foundation for the poignant stories and authentic experiences that the collection promises to deliver. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dunderdale, George, 1822-1903
Illustrator: Macfarlane, J.
EBook No.: 16349
Published: Jul 24, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Australia -- Description and travel
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia
Subject: Australia -- History -- Anecdotes
Subject: Australia -- History -- 1788-1900
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Book of the Bush
Containing Many Truthful Sketches of the Early Colonial Life of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, and Others Who Left Their Native Land and Never Returned
Note: Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Amy Zellmer
Summary: "The Book of the Bush" by George Dunderdale is a collection of historical accounts written in the late 19th century. It vividly explores the early colonial life in Australia, focusing on the experiences of squatters, convicts, whalers, and other early settlers. The narrative delves into the harsh realities of colonial life, touching on themes of survival, social justice, and the often brutal interactions between the settlers and Indigenous populations. At the start of this work, the author sets the stage by reflecting on the colonial history and context of Australia. He describes the transportation of convicts and the establishment of the colony, with vivid recounting of the struggles faced by these early settlers, including the transportation rigors and the societal structure that emerged from it. Dunderdale introduces the unpredictable and harsh environment that shaped the lives of these individuals, exploring various anecdotes involving the convicts, their interactions with local populations, and their attempts to cultivate a new life in a land that was fundamentally foreign to them. This opening portion establishes a foundation for the poignant stories and authentic experiences that the collection promises to deliver. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dunderdale, George, 1822-1903
Illustrator: Macfarlane, J.
EBook No.: 16349
Published: Jul 24, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Australia -- Description and travel
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia
Subject: Australia -- History -- Anecdotes
Subject: Australia -- History -- 1788-1900
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.