Description
1999 edition. Black slip case included. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This Folio Society edition of Robert Hughes’ seminal work “The Fatal Shore” offers a captivating and comprehensive account of the British penal colony established in Australia in the late 18th century. Hughes, an acclaimed art critic and historian, brings his keen eye and vivid prose to bear on this pivotal chapter in Australian history. Through meticulous research and a novelist’s flair for storytelling, he vividly depicts the harsh realities of life for the convicts transported across the globe, as well as the complex dynamics between the colonists, indigenous peoples, and the British Empire. Despite its age and modest wear, this copy remains a treasured artifact for collectors and readers alike, providing a window into a world that shaped the modern nation of Australia. Hughes’ masterful narrative not only illuminates the past but also prompts profound reflections on themes of justice, human resilience, and the enduring consequences of colonialism.
