Excerpt from To Buddlecombe and Back
He took care that the local papers should describe 'him next day as Mr. Frederick Kerrick, in the costume of an Aboriginal Wideawake of the time of Charles the First, with his native war-hoop.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This captivating 19th-century story follows Fred Kerrick, a notorious practical joker and chief of the Aboriginal Wideawakes, a society of fellow pranksters. Their antics, though initially appreciated, soon become a nuisance, leading to Kerrick's expulsion from his residence. Meanwhile, the author explores the dynamics of courtship and marriage during this era. A backdrop of love, deceit, and societal expectations unfolds, particularly for women like Alice Kemp, a teacher caught in a love affair with a prominent artist. The author delves into the challenges and consequences of her situation, shedding light on societal norms and the constraints faced by women in such affairs. Ultimately, this book offers a glimpse into Victorian society and its views on love, relationships, and the roles of men and women. It invites readers to consider the social complexities that governed individuals' choices and behaviors during this period, highlighting the enduring relevance of these themes in understanding the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780259206934_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780259206934
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