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Sir Henry Parkes: The Australian Colossus
Henry Parkes received little schooling and worked on a rope-walk, breaking stones, as an ivory and bone turner, ironmonger, labourer and on the wharves before trying business life and ultimately politics. He and his first wife travelled to Australia on an assisted passage. Parkes steadily educated himself, reading voraciously and widely, including all the great poets.
Life of Sir Henry Parkes Australian Statesman (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from Life of Sir Henry Parkes Australian Statesman HE following pages have been written in the belief that a biography of Sir Henry Parkes is called for, and that it will prove. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Sir Henry Parkes: The Australian Colossus
Sir Henry Parkes: Father of Federation, Premier of NSW, Statesman, Visionary, Political Leader, Poet, Humanist May 27, 2015 brings the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Parkes. After he died, the London Times described him as 'a colonial colossus.' Henry Parkes received little schooling and worked on a rope - walk, breaking stones, as an ivory and bone turner, ironmonger, labourer and on the wharves before trying business life and ultimately politics. He and his first wife travelled to Australia on an assisted passage. Parkes steadily educated himself, reading voraciously and widely, including all the great poets. There has never been anyone else like Sir Henry Parkes in Australian...
Life of Sir Henry Parkes
In "Life of Sir Henry Parkes," Charles E. Lyne delves deep into the multifaceted life of one of Australia'Äôs most significant political figures, Sir Henry Parkes. The book masterfully intertwines biographical narrative with historical analysis, employing a lucid literary style that captures the essence of the 19th-century political landscape. Lyne adeptly situates Parkes within the broader context of Australian nationalism and colonial governance, examining how his visions for a united Australia shaped the nation'Äôs identity. Through rich detail and contextual backdrops, the narrative not only highlights Parkes' political achievements but also his personal trials, painting a comprehens...
