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In this 1902 published work teacher and historian James Bonwick (18171906) 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.

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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.

An Octogenarians Reminiscences

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 11/8/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108038966, 978-1108038966
      ISBN10: 1108038964

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this 1902 published work teacher and historian James Bonwick (18171906) 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.

      Table of Contents
      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.

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