Description

The Life and Adventures of William Buckley: Thirty-Two Years a Wanderer Amongst the Aborigines of the Then Unexplored Country Round Port Phillip is a book written by John Morgan and published in 1852. The book tells the story of William Buckley, a British convict who escaped from a penal colony in Australia in 1803 and lived among the indigenous people of the Port Phillip region for over three decades.The book provides a detailed account of Buckley's life and experiences with the Aborigines, including his struggles to adapt to their way of life and his eventual acceptance into their community. It also explores the cultural differences between the Aborigines and the European settlers who arrived in the area during Buckley's time there.Morgan's book is considered to be an important historical document, as it provides valuable insights into the early years of European settlement in Australia and the interactions between the settlers and the indigenous population. It is also a fascinating tale of survival and adaptation in a harsh and unfamiliar environment.Now The Province Of Victoria.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.