For the Term of His Natural Life

For The Term Of His Natural Life is a novel written by Marcus Clarke, first published in 1870. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of Rufus Dawes, a young man who is wrongly convicted of a crime and transported to Australia as a convict. The novel depicts the harsh conditions of the Australian penal system and the brutal treatment of convicts by the authorities.Dawes is sent to the notorious Port Arthur prison in Tasmania, where he is subjected to physical and mental abuse. He befriends a fellow convict named John Rex, who is a cunning and ruthless criminal. Dawes becomes embroiled in Rex's schemes and is eventually implicated in a murder, for which he is sentenced to life imprisonment.The novel follows Dawes' struggles to survive in the brutal world of the Australian penal system, as well as his attempts to clear his name and escape from prison. It also explores the themes of justice, redemption, and the corrupting influence of power.For The Term Of His Natural Life is considered a classic of Australian literature and has been adapted into several films and television series. It is a powerful and gripping tale that offers a vivid portrayal of the harsh realities of life in a colonial penal colony.So far the appearance of the vessel differed in nowise from that of an ordinary transport. But in the waist a curious sight presented itself. It was as though one had built a cattle-pen there. At the foot of the foremast, and at the quarter-deck, a strong barricade, loop-holed and furnished with doors for ingress and egress, ran across the deck from bulwark to bulwark.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.