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

And how £6 8s. became £8,000

E. Hulme (Autor)

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2022
162 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654716982-6 (EAN)

Infos

In E. Hulme's book, 'A Settler's 35 Years' Experience in Victoria, Australia,' readers are taken on a detailed journey through the author's personal experiences as a settler in the Australian outback. The book offers a firsthand account of life in Victoria during a pivotal time in its history, providing valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of early settlers. Hulme's writing style is straightforward and informative, making it a valuable resource for historians and those interested in Australian colonial history. The vivid descriptions of the landscape and the day-to-day struggles of settlement bring the reader closer to understanding the hardships faced by pioneers in the region. Hulme's accounts are not only historically significant but also serve as a captivating narrative of survival and perseverance in the face of adversity. Readers will find themselves engrossed in the author's stories of resilience and determination. 'A Settler's 35 Years' Experience in Victoria, Australia' is a must-read for anyone with an interest in Australian history and the pioneering spirit of early settlers.

Autor

Edward Hulme, often abbreviated as E. Hulme, remains an elusive yet riveting figure in the annals of Australian settler literature. Not widely known outside of specific scholarly circles, Hulme's work provides a deep dive into the settler experience in Victoria, Australia during the latter part of the 19th century. His seminal work, 'A Settler's 35 Years' Experience in Victoria, Australia' offers a rich, first-hand account of the triumphs and challenges faced by settlers, and serves as a valuable resource for historians and readers interested in the colonial history and development of Australia. The book is often praised for its detailed narration and serves as a vital window into the life, customs, and the socio-economic landscape during that era. While specific details of Hulme's life remain scant, his literary contribution is characterized by an informative and descriptive style that aids in constructing a vivid picture of settler life. His writings are considered as important historical documents, giving voice to the settler perspective, an essential component for understanding Australia's complex past. Unfortunately, due to the limited extent of his published works and the specificity of his subject matter, Hulme has not entered the wider literary canon, but his work nonetheless retains a place of significance for those dedicated to the study of Victorian-era Australian history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 1818-1904 • 19th century colonial life • antipodean historical novels • Australia • Australian history • Australian literary classics • Australian settlers fiction • Biography • Classic Australian narrative • Colonial Memoir • Edward • Financial success stories • frontier life • historical fiction Australia • History of Oceania • hulme • immigrant perspective • Immigrants • Land development accounts • personal reflections • Pioneering experiences • pioneer literature • Settlement challenges • settler experience tales • south seas • Victoria • Victoria Australia history novel • Victorian era colonization • victorian era narrative