The Life and Adventures of William Buckley by John Morgan | 1967 Hardcover

Author: John Morgan
Publisher: Not specified
Year: 1967
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Pages: Not specified
ISBN: Not specified
Type of Book: Australian History / Colonial History / Biography
Language: English

A 1967 edition of The Life and Adventures of William Buckley by John Morgan, the extraordinary account of William Buckley, the escaped convict who lived for many years with Aboriginal people in the Port Phillip region after absconding from the short-lived Sullivan Bay settlement in 1803.

First published in the nineteenth century, Morgan’s account remains one of the best-known early narratives connected with colonial Victoria, convict history, cross-cultural encounter, and the European settlement period. This edition is a useful reading and reference copy for collectors of Australian history, colonial biography, and early settler narratives.

Condition

Good. Dust jacket covered in protective plastic. Owner’s name inside cover. General used condition.

Why You’ll Love It

A worthwhile Australian historical title with strong interest for collectors of colonial history, convict narratives, Victorian history, and biographies of notable early figures.