Henry Savery (27 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Quintus Servinton. Book.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Australia's convict past is never far away in Tasmania, where elegant stone bridges, the Georgian warehouses of Salamanca Place and the eerie ruins of Port Arthur are testimony to the back-breaking work and the hard lives endured by those sentenced to transportation. Quintus Servinton is another reminder of those cruel days. Subtitled "a tale, founded on incidents of real occurrence," the book is a loosely autobiographical story of a wayward fifth son, like Savery. Quintus Servinton (1830) is credited as being the first Australian novel, which, despite its dubious literary merit, gives it unique status. Henry Savery was born in 1791 in Somerset. He arrived in Hobart in 1825, having been sentenced to transportation for forgery. He might be completely unknown today had he not had a penchant for writing. Savery was released from servitude in 1832, having already published his major work. At Port Arthur, guides tell the story that he then sent for his wife, but she had an affair with a magistrate on the boat out, and returned to England, having been rejected by her husband. Savery was entrusted with banking work and tempted to re-offend. He appeared before the magistrate who had seduced his wife and was sent to the notorious penal settlement, Port Arthur, where he died in 1842. …

Condition: Good. 1962. 1962 Reprint. 392 pages. Grey pictorial boards and jacket. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Boards are slightly bowed. Slight forward lean to text block. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light tanning to spine and edges.…

Condition: New. In English.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good + Softcover. Reprint. The First Australian Novel. No writing or tears spine faded.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 418 pages. 8.27x5.85x1.05 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Henry Savery, University of Queensland Press. Author: Henry SaveryBinding: PaperbackPublisher: University of Queensland Press, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThe Bitter Bread Of Banishment: Formerly Quintus Servinton presents a compelling narrative of exile and endurance, widely considered the first novel published in Australia. This seminal work chronicles the arduous journey and profound psychological impact of transportation on its protagonist, Quintus Servinton, a man grappling with the harsh realities of a new, unforgiving land. Savery's poignant prose uncovers the social injustices and personal degradations inherent in the convict system, offering a stark portrayal of human resilience amidst adversity. The novel illustrates the complex moral landscape of early colonial life, detailing the struggles for survival and redemption. It stands as a significant literary achievement, providing invaluable insight into a pivotal period of Australian history. Paperback.…

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Facsimile. Near Fine With Insect Damage To The Top Front Corner On Rear Foredge To The Jacket. Pp 219 Bibliography, Illustrations, Edited By Cecil Hadgraft And Margaret Roe.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Book measures 22x15cm, 392pp. Bound in original publishers cloth, with title label on spine. Binding in near fine condition. Dust jacket lightly rubbed. Jacket in good clean condition. Internally, pages clean, near fine. A very good clean copy.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. 219pp, bibliography, notes, frontis. Cream cloth in jacket. Some toning and foxing to jacket. First published in 1829 in Hobart Town. A series of sketches describing the manners, foibles and morals of the residents of Hobart in the 1820s. Savery, as a convict, was not permited to wtie, hence calling himself The Hermit. He also used fictitious names for the people delineated in the sketches, though their identities were apparently not difficult to discern resulting in the publisher's paying a fine for libel. Size: 8vo.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 392 pages. crease on spine (slightly brittle), shelf wear minor marks / wear foxing / tanned.

Paperback. Condition: New. Australia's convict past is never far away in Tasmania, where elegant stone bridges, the Georgian warehouses of Salamanca Place and the eerie ruins of Port Arthur are testimony to the back-breaking work and the hard lives endured by those sentenced to transportation. Quintus Servinton is another reminder of those cruel days. Subtitled "a tale, founded on incidents of real occurrence," the book is a loosely autobiographical story of a wayward fifth son, like Savery. Quintus Servinton (1830) is credited as being the first Australian novel, which, despite its dubious literary merit, gives it unique status. Henry Savery was born in 1791 in Somerset. He arrived in Hobart in 1825, having been sentenced to transportation for forgery. He might be completely unknown today had he not had a penchant for writing. Savery was released from servitude in 1832, having already published his major work. At Port Arthur, guides tell the story that he then sent for his wife, but she had an affair with a magistrate on the boat out, and returned to England, having been rejected by her husband. Savery was entrusted with banking work and tempted to re-offend. He appeared before the magistrate who had seduced his wife and was sent to the notorious penal settlement, Port Arthur, where he died in 1842. …

New South Wales University Press 1984. Card covers, bibliography, 393pp. Spine a little faded o/w very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good + DJ. 2nd Edition. Xv, 718 Pp. Magenta Cloth, , Stamped In Dark Red And Gilt. Stated Second Edition, 1951, Revised. Book Fine, Medical Collector's Bookplate. Dj With Light Wear, A Few Short Tears, No Fading.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 418.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 418.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 418.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Quintus Servinton A Tale founded upon Incidents of Real Occurence By Henry Savery This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Quintus Servinton | Henry Savery | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2003 | Sydney University Press | EAN 9781920897048 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.