For The Term Of His Natural Life

For The Term Of His Natural Life is a novel written by Marcus Clarke, first published in 1874. The story is set in the early 19th century in Australia, where the protagonist, Rufus Dawes, is wrongfully convicted of murder and transported to the penal colony of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). The novel follows his life in prison, where he is subjected to brutal treatment and forced to endure the harsh conditions of the colony.The novel also explores the lives of other convicts, including the villainous Captain Frere and the sympathetic Reverend North. The story is a powerful indictment of the brutal treatment of convicts in Australia's early history and the corruption and injustice of the penal system.Throughout the novel, Clarke weaves in themes of love, redemption, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The novel is a gripping tale of adventure and tragedy, with moments of humor and romance interspersed throughout.For The Term Of His Natural Life has been praised for its vivid depiction of life in a penal colony and its powerful portrayal of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It remains a classic work of Australian literature and a powerful reminder of the injustices of Australia's colonial past.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.