The Legacy of Douglas Grant

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A Notable Aborigine in War and Peace

By John Ramsland

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The Legacy of Douglas Grant tells the story of a remarkable man who overcame profound challenges to lead an extraordinary life. Rescued from an 1886 massacre and raised by White parents, Douglas Grant became much more than the media's stereotypical 'Black Digger with a Scottish accent.' A well-educated engineering draftsman and charismatic storyteller, he served valiantly in the 1st AIF during the First World War. Captured at the Battle of Bullecourt, he was entrusted by German authorities to oversee a prison camp, where he used his skills to save many lives. Despite hardships on returning home, his enduring humour and resilience define his legacy.
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This biography will appeal to readers interested in inspiring true stories, Indigenous history, and the experiences of Australian soldiers during the First World War.

The biography of an orphaned aborigine who became a military hero on the Western Front of World War I and in captivity saved the lives of many other prisoners of war.

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The versatile and gifted Douglas Grant was stereotyped in the media as the Black Digger with a Scottish accent. He was much more than that. Well-educated by White parents who rescued him from an 1886 massacre in the frontier wars, Douglas became an engineering draftsman, woolclasser, charismatic public speaker and storyteller.

In the 1st AIF, he fought bravely on the Western Front, was wounded and taken prisoner in the Battle of Bullecourt. Noting he was well-educated, German authorities made him the inmate-in-charge of the large Half Crescent Prison Camp for Muslim and Hindu soldiers. He saved many lives by negotiating for ritual foods and medical supplies.

Returning home, he went through hard times and adventures, but always maintained his great sense of humour about life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780987639080

Publisher: Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd

Illustration: clr and b&w illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military John Ramsland Military History Non-Fiction Political Biographies

About the Author

John Ramsland is Emeritus Professor at The University of Newcastle and the author of several books and many articles on Australian social history. His most recent books include With just and Relentless discipline : A Social History of Corrective Services in New South Wales (1996) and Custodians of the Soil :A History of Aboriginal-European Relationships in the Manning Valey of New South Wales (2001). He has also published widely on the history of neglected and instituionalised children in England, France, and Australia.

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