Octogenarian''s Reminiscences

Klappentext In his 1902 published work James Bonwick recalls a long life's contribution to the fields of education and historical writing. Zusammenfassung In this 1902 published work teacher and historian James Bonwick (1817–1906) recalls his lifelong contribution to the fields of education and historical writing. The author traces his life from boyhood to the years he spent in Australia, establishing schools and recording the lives of the Tasmanian aborigines. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Part I. Boro' Road School Recollections: 1. The Old Boro' Road Boys' School; 2. Greek and Egyptian pupils; 3. My own further training; 4. John Thomas Crossley; 5. Transition from home to abroad; Part II. My Life in Australia: 6. Tasmania; 7. South Australia, 1849-52; 8. Life in Victoria; 9. New South Wales; 10. Queensland; Part III. Later Life in England: 11. After my return home; Part IV. World Wanderings: 12. Egypt and the Egyptians; 13. Impressions of America; 14. Visits to other lands; Part V. Family Records: 15. Family records; A small selection of poems; My literary work.

Product details

• Authors: James Bonwick
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108038966
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03896-6
• No. of pages: 402
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Australia, HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Autobiography: historical, political & military, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Australasian & Pacific history, Autobiography: historical, political and military, Australasian and Pacific history