Fern Vale; or, the Queensland Squatter. Volume 2 by Colin Munro
"Fern Vale; or, the Queensland Squatter. Volume 2" by Colin Munro is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the experiences of settlers in Queensland, Australia, focusing on cultural interactions and conflicts between white settlers and the Indigenous population. The main character appears to be John Ferguson, who navigates complex relationships within the settler community while confronting issues related to colonialism and social hierarchy. At the start ofthe story, John Ferguson and his companion Tom Rainsfield discuss a local Indigenous ritual, the kipper corroboree, hinting at their curiosity and ambivalence towards Indigenous customs. Their visit to the corroboree reveals a vibrant and chaotic scene that juxtaposes their settler perspectives with the Indigenous experience, stirring varying emotional reactions. Following this, John seeks to confront Rainsfield about his treatment of Indigenous people after witnessing tensions escalate. Ultimately, John's subsequent visit to Rainsfield's home leads to conflict, revealing deep-seated prejudices and misunderstandings, which sets the stage for exploring significant themes surrounding race, colonialism, and personal relationships as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Munro, Colin |
|---|---|
| Title | Fern Vale; or, the Queensland Squatter. Volume 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Wall, David K. Park and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Queensland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51704 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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