The Life And Adventures Of William Buckley: Thirty-Two Years A Wanderer Amongst The Aborigines Of The Then Unexplored Country Round Port Phillip (1852
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ISBN10: 1165626608
ISBN13: 9781165626601
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165626601
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Adventures of William Buckley: Thirty-Two Years a Wanderer Amongst the Aborigines of the Then Unexplored Country Round Port Phillip is a historical book written by John Morgan and originally published in 1852. The book tells the story of William Buckley, a British convict who escaped from the prison colony in Australia in 1803 and lived amongst the indigenous people of the area for over three decades.Buckley's story is one of survival, adaptation, and cultural exchange. He learned to live off the land, hunt, and communicate with the native people, eventually becoming accepted as one of their own. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and customs of the indigenous people of Australia during the early 19th century, as well as the struggles of a man trying to survive in a harsh and unfamiliar environment.Morgan's account of Buckley's life is based on the convict's own recollections, as well as interviews with others who knew him. The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Australian history, indigenous cultures, or the human experience of survival and adaptation in extreme conditions.Now The Province Of Victoria.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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