Caledonia Australis: Scottish Highlanders on the Frontier of Australia by Don Watson

Author:
Don Watson

Publisher:
Collins, Sydney, 1984

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
214 pages, illustrated with maps, portraits, and archival images

ISBN:
0002173220 / 9780002173223

Condition:
Very Good – light wear to covers; clean, well-bound interior.

Description:
In Caledonia Australis, Don Watson traces the journey of Scottish Highlanders as they left their homeland in the wake of the Highland Clearances to settle on the Australian frontier. Focusing on Gippsland in Victoria during the 1840s–1860s, Watson explores themes of displacement, resilience, and cultural transformation. This critically acclaimed work blends immigration history, colonial studies, and regional heritage into a compelling narrative supported by historical maps and illustrations.

Why You'll Love It:
A thoughtful and deeply researched exploration of identity, migration, and colonial conflict. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish-Australian heritage, the Highland diaspora, or early settler history in Victoria.