Southwark Luck

Louise Wilson

Published by Louise Wilson South Melbourne, 2012

About this Item

Condition of Softcover Book: As New Inscribed by Author Charles Homer Martin, son of a London victualler, was raised and educated in Southwark, London. He was working for a rope maker when arrested for the highway robbery of a well-known swindler in March 1818. Arriving in newly named Australia as a 'lifer' on New Years Eve 1818, his city slicker lifestyle was over turned when he was selected as part of William Cox's workforce at Windsor. There the 'building materials scam' surrounded the construction of Francis Greenway's iconic St Mathew's Church sent him briefly to Newcastle. He married and had twelve children who were well educated. Four of the Martin children helped to pioneer the Maranoa and Darling Downs districts during 1850's and 1860's. The bushranger 'Thunderbolt' and the Martin cousins 'Black Bill' and 'Red Bill' Forrester formed part of their world. This book reflects the great diversity of experience among Australia's convict pioneers. Thoroughly researched, it includes local and social history of interest to anyone fascinated by Australia's colonial years. 408pp. Seller Inventory # 980

Bibliographic Details

Title: Southwark Luck

Publisher: Louise Wilson South Melbourne

Publication Date: 2012

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition