TONGERLONGETER : First Nations Leader and Tasmanian War Hero
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TONGERLONGETER : First Nations Leader and Tasmanian War Hero
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ISBN: 9781742237770
Title: TONGERLONGETER : First Nations Leader and Tasmanian War Hero
Author: CLEMENTS NICHOLAS
Format: PAPER COVER
Publishing status: ACTIVE TITLE
Henry Reynolds and Nicholas Clements uncover the extraordinary story of one of Australia s greatest military leaders.
Tongerlongeter
is an epic story of resistance, sorrow and survival. Leader of the
Oyster Bay nation of south-east Tasmania in the 1820s and 30s,
Tongerlongeter and his allies prosecuted the most effective frontier
resistance ever mounted on Australian soil, inflicting some 354
casualties. His brilliant campaign inspired terror throughout the
colony, forcing Governor George Arthur to counter with a massive
military operation in 1830. Tongerlongeter escaped but the cumulative
losses had taken their toll. On New Year s Eve 1831, having lost his
arm, his country, and all but 25 of his people, the chief agreed to an
armistice. In exile on Flinders Island, Tongerlongeter united remnant
tribes and became the settlement s King a beacon of hope in a
hopeless situation.
is an epic story of resistance, sorrow and survival. Leader of the
Oyster Bay nation of south-east Tasmania in the 1820s and 30s,
Tongerlongeter and his allies prosecuted the most effective frontier
resistance ever mounted on Australian soil, inflicting some 354
casualties. His brilliant campaign inspired terror throughout the
colony, forcing Governor George Arthur to counter with a massive
military operation in 1830. Tongerlongeter escaped but the cumulative
losses had taken their toll. On New Year s Eve 1831, having lost his
arm, his country, and all but 25 of his people, the chief agreed to an
armistice. In exile on Flinders Island, Tongerlongeter united remnant
tribes and became the settlement s King a beacon of hope in a
hopeless situation.
A masterpiece of military history Michael McKernan, The Canberra Times
The astonishing story of Tongerlongeter s valiant struggle to defend his Country, whatever the cost. Mark McKenna, Sydney Morning Herald
Henry
Reynolds and Nicholas Clements have worked some powerful historical
magic to conjure out of a dark and foggy Tasmanian past the image of a
tall, handsome, noble warrior named Tongerlongeter... Charles Wooley,
The Weekend Australian
Reynolds and Nicholas Clements have worked some powerful historical
magic to conjure out of a dark and foggy Tasmanian past the image of a
tall, handsome, noble warrior named Tongerlongeter... Charles Wooley,
The Weekend Australian
Raw
and engaging, Reynolds and Clements have rescued this forgotten history
from obscurity. Despite being stripped of their lore and having British
law imposed upon them, Tongerlongeter and his allies fought fiercely
for their country. I admire them greatly. Dianne Baldock, CEO of
Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation
and engaging, Reynolds and Clements have rescued this forgotten history
from obscurity. Despite being stripped of their lore and having British
law imposed upon them, Tongerlongeter and his allies fought fiercely
for their country. I admire them greatly. Dianne Baldock, CEO of
Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation
This
book does not remedy injustice, but it recognises it. It offers
Tongerlongeter, his people and his allies respect, recognition and
regret. Emeritus Professor Bill Gammage, author of The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines Made Australia
book does not remedy injustice, but it recognises it. It offers
Tongerlongeter, his people and his allies respect, recognition and
regret. Emeritus Professor Bill Gammage, author of The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines Made Australia
Reynolds
and Clements have given Tasmania a new hero Tongerlongeter.
Australians should revere him as much as their Anzac heroes he
defended his country to the death. Professor Peter Stanley, UNSW
Canberra
and Clements have given Tasmania a new hero Tongerlongeter.
Australians should revere him as much as their Anzac heroes he
defended his country to the death. Professor Peter Stanley, UNSW
Canberra
I felt proud reading the
story of Tongerlongeter and his epic resistance who, in 19th century
words, held their ground bravely for 30 years against the invaders of
their beautiful domains . Reynolds and Clements reveal the guardians of
empire in turmoil. Did we know? We do now. John Pilger, journalist,
writer and documentary filmmaker
story of Tongerlongeter and his epic resistance who, in 19th century
words, held their ground bravely for 30 years against the invaders of
their beautiful domains . Reynolds and Clements reveal the guardians of
empire in turmoil. Did we know? We do now. John Pilger, journalist,
writer and documentary filmmaker
...the
authors draw on colonial archival and newspaper sources to construct a
detailed and compelling account of Tongerlongeter s guerrilla war
against the settlers. Lyndall Ryan, History Australia
authors draw on colonial archival and newspaper sources to construct a
detailed and compelling account of Tongerlongeter s guerrilla war
against the settlers. Lyndall Ryan, History Australia
Imprint: Newsouth Books
RRP: $32.99
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| Dimensions | 210 × 135 mm |
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