A Colonial Reformer Vol. I - Softcover

Boldrewood, Rolf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9371464224 ISBN 13: 9789371464222

Verlag: Double 9 Books, 2025

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A colonial reformer Vol. I begins with a young man departing from his ancestral estate, driven by a vision to improve life in a distant colony. Determined to shape a just society, he sees himself as a principled reformer ready to uplift those he encounters. Aboard a clipper ship, he engages with travelers whose views challenge his expectations and reveal the layered social dynamics he will face. Conversations prompt early doubts about the simplicity of his mission. When he arrives in the colony, the familiar tone of the city complicates his belief in a stark contrast between old and new worlds. Confronted with practical challenges, he soon finds that ideals alone cannot reshape entrenched systems. His resolve begins to evolve as the difficulties of daily life and resistance to change temper his approach. The narrative presents his inner struggle between maintaining his convictions and adapting to realities that defy easy reform. His journey becomes one of learning, humility, and persistence, as he searches for purpose in a land that mirrors more of his home than he had imagined.

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Thomas Alexander Browne, known by his pen name Rolf Boldrewood, was an Australian author born on August 6, 1826, in London, United Kingdom, to Sylvester John Brown and Elizabeth Angell Alexander. Browne emigrated to Australia and became one of the country's prominent writers, particularly recognized for his works set in the Australian outback. His most famous work, Robbery Under Arms, a bushranging novel published in 1882, solidified his place in Australian literary history. He wrote under the pseudonym Rolf Boldrewood to create a distinct authorial identity. Browne's works often explored the harsh realities and the rugged life of early Australian settlers, reflecting the challenges, tensions, and moral complexities of the period. He also gained attention for his insightful depiction of colonial life and his contribution to the popularization of bush literature. Browne had a daughter, Rose Boldrewood, and a sister named Emma Brown. He passed away on March 11, 1915, in Melbourne, Australia, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy that contributed greatly to the understanding of Australia's colonial history through literature.

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• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9371464224
• ISBN 13: 9789371464222
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 172
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