A Colonial Reformer

By Rolf Boldrewood

Book Overview

A Colonial Reformer is a novel written by Rolf Boldrewood, an Australian author, and published in 1890. The story is set in the 1850s in the colony of Victoria, Australia, during the time of the gold rush. The protagonist, Richard Mahony, is a young Irish doctor who comes to Australia with his wife, Mary, in search of a better life.Mahony soon becomes disillusioned with the corruption and social inequality he sees in the colony and becomes involved in various reform movements, including the push for women's suffrage and the fight against the transportation of convicts to Australia. He also becomes friends with a group of intellectuals and activists, including the journalist and politician, Henry O'Farrell.As Mahony becomes more involved in these causes, he also becomes more estranged from his wife, who is content to live a more traditional life. The novel explores the tensions between Mahony's desire to make a difference in the world and his personal relationships.A Colonial Reformer is a richly detailed historical novel that provides a vivid portrait of colonial life in Australia during the mid-19th century. It also offers a compelling exploration of the social and political issues of the time, including the struggle for democracy and the fight against injustice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430455314
• ISBN13: 9781430455318
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"