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For the Term of His Natural Life

His Natural Life (As Originally Printed in Instalments)

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For the Term of His Natural Life

By: Marcus Clarke
Narrated by: Gregory Dwyer
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For the Term of His Natural Life can be described as a “ripping yarn.” While it relies on slightly unrealistic coincidences, the story follows the (mis)fortunes of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported for a murder he did not commit. The story also explores the harsh environment and the often inhumane treatment meted out to the convicts in the early penal settlements, some of whom were transported for minor crimes. The appalling conditions experienced by the convicts are graphically described. But the story also involves a heartfelt rescue and its long-term consequences.

Originally published in 1874.

Public Domain (P)2025 Voices of Today Classics Crime Heartfelt
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