A Settler's 35 Years' Experience in Victoria, Australia (eBook)

And how £6 8s. became £8,000

E. Hulme (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
162 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406613489-1 (EAN)

Infos

In "A Settler's 35 Years' Experience in Victoria, Australia," E. Hulme presents an insightful chronicle of the challenges and triumphs faced by immigrants during the period of Australian settlement. The book is written in a reflective and anecdotal style, weaving personal experiences with broader themes of resilience and adaptation in a new land. Located within the literary context of 19th-century settler narratives, Hulme's account serves as both a personal memoir and a historical document, capturing the nuances of colonial life, land acquisition, and community building in Victoria, amid the backdrop of rapid societal change and economic development. E. Hulme, having immigrated to Australia, draws from his own extensive life experiences, providing a valuable perspective shaped by both hardship and hope. His background, which encompasses firsthand encounters with the landscapes, cultures, and politics of his time, informs his storytelling. Hulme'Äôs keen observations about the varying experiences of settlers contribute to his authority as a chronicler of this transformative period in Australian history. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in immigration narratives, Australian history, and colonial studies. It not only enlightens readers on the settler experience but also invites reflections on the broader implications of migration and settlement, making it an essential read for historians and casual readers alike.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 1818-1904 • Australia • australian authors • Australian Literature • Australian memoirs • Australian pioneers • Australian settlement • authentic historical account • Biography • colonial Australian history • colonial experiences • Daily life hardships • Detailed settlement narrative • Edward • frontier life • Frontier resilience stories • History of Oceania • hulme • Immigrants • nineteenth century exploration • Pioneer settler experiences • rural life struggles • settler diaries • settler stories • south seas • Survival in wilderness • Victoria • Victorian era encounters • Victorian history