Black Founders

Name: Black Founders
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SKU: 9780868408491
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The Unknown History of Australia's First Black Settlers

By Cassandra Pybus

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Black Founders by Cassandra Pybus delves into the fascinating and often overlooked role of African-descended individuals in the early history of Australia. Through meticulous research, Pybus explores the lives, struggles, and contributions of these pioneering figures during the colonisation era, providing a rich narrative that brings to light their significant, yet frequently forgotten, impact on the nation's formation. The book is a compelling blend of historical analysis and storytelling, offering new perspectives on Australia's past.
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If you're fascinated by the untold stories of history, this compelling exploration of African-descended founders in colonial history will captivate you. It combines meticulous research with engaging narrative, offering a fresh perspective on the diverse influences that shaped societies.

Black Founders

Reveals that black convicts were among our first fleet settlers - a fact which complicates our understanding of race relations in early colonial Australia. This work includes the runaway ""Black Caesar"", who became our first bushranger, and the subversive Billie Blue, who was the first ferryman on Sydney Harbour, after whom Blues Point is named.

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In this compelling new book, distinguished historian and writer Cassandra Pybus reveals that black convicts were among our first fleet settlers, a fact which profoundly complicates our understanding of race relations in early colonial Australia. Most of these black founders were originally slaves from America who had sought freedom with the British during the American Revolution, only to find themselves abandoned and unemployed in England when the war was over.

Pybus' stories include the notorious runaway Black Caesar, who became our first bushranger, and the wonderfully subversive Billie Blue, who was the first ferryman on Sydney Harbour, after whom Blues Point is named.

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Black Founders by Cassandra Pybus has been praised for providing a compelling and thoroughly researched narrative that sheds light on the contributions of Black individuals in the founding of new societies and nations. Reviewers appreciate its detailed examination of historical events and characters that are often overlooked in mainstream histories. The book's engaging writing style and vivid storytelling have been highlighted, making it both informative and accessible to readers interested in history and racial dynamics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780868408491

Publisher: UNSW Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: UNSW Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 237.0mm

Weight: 289g

Pages: 232

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