For the Term of His Natural LifeFor the Term of His Natural Life is a classic Australian novel of convict life. Relating the intricate and savage interplay between the jailers and the jailed, Marcus Clarke weaves the tragic tale of his wrongfully convicted hero, Rufus Dawes. This unforgettable account of the barbarous days of early white settlement has at its heart the enduring belief in the strength of the human spirit and the capacity for love to overcome adversity. |
Contents
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Macquarie Harbour1833 | 94 |
Port Arthur1838 | 186 |
Norfolk Island1846 | 344 |
EPILOGUE | 441 |
APPENDIX | 442 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 446 |
BACK COVER | 447 |
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