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The Life and Adventures of William Buckley

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By Tim Flannery and William Buckley
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The Life and Adventures of William Buckley recounts the extraordinary true story of William Buckley, an English convict who escaped into the Australian wilderness in the early 19th century. Living among Indigenous communities for over three decades, his narrative provides a rich and unique perspective on both Aboriginal culture and the early European settlement of Australia. Tim Flannery's retelling captures Buckley's resilience and the transformative impact of his remarkable journey.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by early Australian history and enjoy exploring the life of a runaway convict who lived with Indigenous Australians for over three decades. It's an intriguing blend of historical insight and adventure, capturing the vibrant cross-cultural experiences of an unconventional life.

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The Life and Adventures of William Buckley

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‘At 2.00 pm on Sunday, 6 July 1835, a giant of a man shambled into the camp left by John Batman at Indented Head near Geelong…’

In 1803, the convict William Buckley, a former soldier, escaped from the first official settlement in Victoria, near Sorrento on Port Phillip Bay. For three decades, the ‘wild white man’ lived with Aborigines around the bay, before giving himself up in 1835.

First published in 1852, The Life and Adventures of William Buckley is the ultimate survival story of early Australia and provides an extraordinary insight into pre-contact indigenous society.

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The Life and Adventures of William Buckley is described as a compelling adventure featuring dramatic elements such as survival amidst harsh conditions, interactions with indigenous communities, and the early days of colonial settlement. The book benefits from Tim Flannery's introduction, which provides insightful context to Buckley's fascinating story from two centuries ago.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603170

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Edited by John Morgan
  • Introduction by Tim Flannery

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books Tim Flannery William Buckley

About the Author

Tim Flannery has published over thirty books, including the award-winning The Future Eaters, The Weather Makers and Here on Earth and the novel The Mystery of the Venus Island Fetish. In 2005 he was named Australian Humanist of the Year and in 2007 Australian of the Year. In 2007 he co-founded and was appointed Chair of the Copenhagen Climate Council. In 2011 he became Australia’s Chief Climate Commissioner, and in 2013 he founded the Australian Climate Council.

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