For The Term Of His Natural Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419120251)

For The Term Of His Natural Life is a novel written by Marcus Clarke, originally published in 1874. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Rufus Dawes, a young man who is wrongly convicted of murder and transported to Australia as a convict. The novel portrays the brutal and inhumane treatment of convicts in the Australian penal system, as well as the corruption and injustices that existed within the system.The story follows Rufus Dawes as he struggles to survive in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Australian penal colony. He is subjected to cruel punishments and forced labor, and is constantly reminded of his status as a convict. Despite this, Dawes manages to maintain his dignity and integrity, and even falls in love with a young woman named Sylvia.The novel also explores the lives of other characters, including the corrupt and sadistic prison officials, the other convicts, and the indigenous people of Australia. The story is told in a vivid and engaging style, and is filled with suspense, drama, and tragedy.For The Term Of His Natural Life is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Australian penal system. It is a classic work of Australian literature that has been widely read and studied for over a century.So far the appearance of the vessel differed in nowise from that of an ordinary transport. But in the waist a curious sight presented itself. It was as though one had built a cattle-pen there. At the foot of the foremast, and at the quarter-deck, a strong barricade, loop-holed and furnished with doors for ingress and egress, ran across the deck from bulwark to bulwark.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marcus Clarke
ISBN-10: 1419120255
ISBN-13: 9781419120251
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 472
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.77lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.95d