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100 1 _aDunderdale, George,
_d1822-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Book of the Bush :
_bContaining Many Truthful Sketches of the Early Colonial Life of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, and Others Who Left Their Native Land and Never Returned
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-24
508 _aProduced by Amy Zellmer
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Description and travel
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Australia
653 _aAustralia -- History -- Anecdotes
653 _aAustralia -- History -- 1788-1900
700 1 _aMacfarlane, J.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16349
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