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The Secret River (Thornhill Family, Bk 1)
The Secret River - Thornhill Family, Bk 1
Author: Kate Grenville
After a childhood of poverty and petty crime in the slums of London, William Thomhill is sentenced in 1806 to be transported to New South Wales for the terms of his natural life. With his wife Sal and children to tow, he arrives in a harsh land that feels at first like a death sentence. But his first glimpse of land for the taking awakens in him...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781841958286
ISBN-10: 184195828X
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 352
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3.1 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Canongate
Book Type: Paperback
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I enjoyed this book since I knew very little about the history of Australia. Parts were difficult, but I expect represented the feeling at the time.
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