Blackbird
by David Crookes | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0733608019 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0733608019 Global Overview for this book
Registered by awaywithfairies of Sydney CBD, New South Wales Australia on 9/7/2012
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Journal Entry 1 by awaywithfairies from Sydney CBD, New South Wales Australia on Friday, September 7, 2012
From the back of the book:
The early wealth of Queensland depended on slavery, known in Australia as 'blackbirding'. Unsuspecting natives from the South Sea islands were tricked or forced aboard slave ships and then sold, at tremendous profit, to plantation owners to work in the cane fields of the north.
Beautiful young Kiri, destined for slavery, is rescued by half-caste Ben Luk who plans to make his fortune in Brisbane using wealth from the Palmer River goldfields. Racial prejudice runs high in the colony, and Ben makes unforgiving enemies. But ultimately his refusal to bow to tyranny and Kiri's steadfast love carry them triumphantly through their many turbulent adventures.
The early wealth of Queensland depended on slavery, known in Australia as 'blackbirding'. Unsuspecting natives from the South Sea islands were tricked or forced aboard slave ships and then sold, at tremendous profit, to plantation owners to work in the cane fields of the north.
Beautiful young Kiri, destined for slavery, is rescued by half-caste Ben Luk who plans to make his fortune in Brisbane using wealth from the Palmer River goldfields. Racial prejudice runs high in the colony, and Ben makes unforgiving enemies. But ultimately his refusal to bow to tyranny and Kiri's steadfast love carry them triumphantly through their many turbulent adventures.
Journal Entry 2 by awaywithfairies at Canterbury Hospital in Campsie, New South Wales Australia on Saturday, September 8, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (9/8/2012 UTC) at Canterbury Hospital in Campsie, New South Wales Australia
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Left on a ledge in the lounge area in the main foyer.
Release #22 for the 2012 You're Such an Animal Challenge.
Release #22 for the 2012 You're Such an Animal Challenge.