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For the Term of His Natural Life
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023133715
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
For the Term of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke plunges readers into the brutal realities of Australia's penal colonies. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a powerful historical fiction exploring the harrowing experiences of convicts transported across the sea to serve out their sentences.
A gripping portrayal of prison life and the harsh landscapes of colonial Australia, the novel vividly depicts the struggle for survival and the enduring spirit of those caught within the system. Clarke's classic work remains a compelling testament to a dark chapter in history, offering a timeless exploration of injustice, resilience, and the human condition. A must-read for anyone interested in sea stories, historical fiction, and the literary exploration of penal transportation.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.
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