Jorgen Jorgenson — Danish sailor, spy, self-proclaimed "King of Iceland," and convict — was transported to Van Diemen's Land in 1826. He worked as a constable and later took part in the 1830 Black Line, the mass civilian-military operation intended to force the island's Aboriginal population from their land.In 1837 he announced plans to publish a book on Aboriginal customs and society, but never completed it.
N.J.B. Plomley, a leading scholar of Tasmanian Aboriginal historical sources, discovered Jorgenson's unfinished manuscript in the Mitchell Library, Sydney, and published it here in reconstructed form, together with his own comprehensive commentary and notes covering Jorgenson's development as a convict, his role in the Roving Parties and their objectives, his relationship with magistrate Thomas Anstey, and his other surviving writings, including material from the "Braim manuscript." Appendices include Jorgenson's original 1837 book announcement, and the story of fellow convict Thomas Savage.
At The Book Cellar, we also stock The Usurper, Dan Sprod's full biography of Jorgenson — see Related Products below. Order two or more titles together and we'll combine postage into one parcel.
BOOK DETAILS
- Hardcover book with dustjacket.
- Published 1991 by Blubberhead Press.
- Limited edition of 1000.
- 164-pages, indexed with fold-out map at the rear.
CONDITION
Used but very good condition.
DELIVERY & IN-STORE PICKUP
- Combined Shipping: Sourcing multiple titles for your Tasmanian history library? The Book Cellar offers combined flat-rate parcel delivery across Australia. Secure your books using our online checkout, or phone the bookshop directly on 03 6381 1545 to coordinate multi-volume shipping.
- Free Instore Pickup: Located in Tasmania or travelling the Midland Highway? Select "Instore Pickup" at checkout to pay no postage and collect your items directly from the counter at The Book Cellar, underneath Foxhunters Return in Campbell Town.
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