For the Term of his Natural Life, written by Marcus Clarke, was published in the Australian Journal between 1870 and 1872 (as His Natural Life), appearing as a novel in 1874. It is the best known novelisation of life as a convict in early Australian history. Described as a "ripping yarn", and at times relying on seemingly implausible coincidences, the story follows the fortunes of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported for a murder which he did not commit. The harsh and inhumane treatment meted out to the convicts, some of whom were transported for relatively minor crimes, is clearly conveyed. The conditions experienced by the convicts are graphically described. The novel was based on research by the author as well as a visit to the penal settlement of Port Arthur, Tasmania. (summary from Wikipedia)
Dedication and PrologueBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 01 - The Prison ShipBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 02 - Sarah PurfoyBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 03 - The Monotony BreaksBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 04 - The HospitalBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 05 - The BarracoonBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 06 – The Fate Of The "Hydaspes"Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 07 – Typhus FeverBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 08 - A Dangerous CrisisBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 09 – Woman's WeaponsBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 10 – Eight BellsBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 11 – Discoveries And ConfessionsBook 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 12 – A Newspaper ParagraphBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 01 - The Topography Of Van Diemen's LandBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 02 – The Solitary Of "Hell's Gates"Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 03 - A Social EveningBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 04 - The BolterBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 05 - SylviaBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 06 - A Leap In The DarkBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 07 – The Last Of Macquarie HarbourBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 08 – The Power Of The WildernessBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 09 – The Seizure Of The "Osprey"Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 10 – John Rex's RevengeBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 11 – Left At "Hells Gates"Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 12 – "Mr." DawesBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 13 – What The Seaweed SuggestedBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 14 – A Wonderful Day's WorkBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 15 – The CoracleBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 16 – The Writing On The SandBook 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 17 - At SeaBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 01 - A Labourer In The VineyardBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 02 – Sarah Purfoy's RequestBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 03 – The Story Of Two Birds Of PreyBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 04 – "The Notorious Dawes"Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 05 – Maurice Frere's Good AngelBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 06 – Mr. Meekin Administers ConsolationBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 07 – Rufus Dawes's IdyllBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 08 – An EscapeBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 09 – John Rex's Letter HomeBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 10 – What Became Of The Mutineers Of The "Osprey"Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 11 – A Relic Of Macquarie HarbourBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 12 – At Port ArthurBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 13 – The Commandant's ButlerBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 14 – Mr North's IndispositionBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 15 – One Hundred LashesBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 16 – Kicking Against The PricksBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 17 – Captain And Mrs. FrereBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 18 – In The HospitalBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 19 – The Consolations Of ReligionBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 20 – A Natural PenitentiaryBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 21 - A Visit Of InspectionBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 22 – A Gathering In The ThreadsBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 23 – Running The GauntletBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 24 – In The NightBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 25 – The FlightBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 26 – The Work Of The SeaBook 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 27 – The Valley Of The Shadow Of DeathBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 01 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James NorthBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 02 – The Lost HeirBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 03 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James NorthBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 04 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James NorthBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 05 – Mr. Richard Devine SurprisedBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 06 – In Which the Chaplain Is Taken IllBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 07 – Breaking A Man's SpiritBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 08 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James NorthBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 09 – The Longest StrawBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 10 – A MeetingBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 11 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James NorthBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 12 – The Strange Behaviour Of Mr. NorthBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 13 – Mr. North SpeaksBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 14 – Getting Ready For SeaBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 15 – The DiscoveryBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 16 – Fifteen HoursBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 17 – The RedemptionBook 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 18 – The CycloneEpilogue
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