For the Term of His Natural Life
Marcus Clarke
Play
Length 18 h 21 min
Chapters 75
First published 1872
For the Term of his Natural Life, written by Marcus Clarke, was published in the Australian Journal between 1870 and 1872 (as His Natural Life), appearing as a novel in 1874. It is the best known novelisation of life as a convict in early Australian history. Described as a "ripping yarn", and at times relying on seemingly implausible coincidences, the story follows the fortunes of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported for a murder which he did not commit. The harsh and inhumane treatment meted out to the convicts, some of whom were transported for relatively minor crimes, is clearly conveyed. The conditions experienced by the convicts are graphically described. The novel was based on research by the author as well as a visit to the penal settlement of Port Arthur, Tasmania. (summary from Wikipedia)
Chapters
1
Dedication and Prologue Read by Landii 24:51
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 02 - Sarah Purfoy Read by Landii 15:56
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 03 - The Monotony Breaks Read by Landii 6:14
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 04 - The Hospital Read by Landii 9:27
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 05 - The Barracoon Read by Landii 14:09
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 06 – The Fate Of The "Hydaspes" Read by Arfuhrm 22:42
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 07 – Typhus Fever Read by Arfuhrm 18:06
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 08 - A Dangerous Crisis Read by Arfuhrm 15:49
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 09 – Woman's Weapons Read by Arfuhrm 11:12
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 10 – Eight Bells Read by Arfuhrm 16:11
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 11 – Discoveries And Confessions Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) 10:52
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Book 01 – The Sea. 1827. Chapter 12 – A Newspaper Paragraph Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) 1:27
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 01 - The Topography Of Van Diemen's Land Read by Landii 7:13
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 02 – The Solitary Of "Hell's Gates" Read by Landii 7:35
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 03 - A Social Evening Read by Landii 22:30
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 04 - The Bolter Read by Landii 7:14
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 05 - Sylvia Read by Landii 6:44
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 06 - A Leap In The Dark Read by Landii 16:59
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 07 – The Last Of Macquarie Harbour Read by Landii 10:47
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 08 – The Power Of The Wilderness Read by Landii 13:52
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 09 – The Seizure Of The "Osprey" Read by Landii 12:26
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 10 – John Rex's Revenge Read by Jesse Noar 14:52
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 11 – Left At "Hells Gates" Read by Jesse Noar 28:32
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 12 – "Mr." Dawes Read by Jesse Noar 19:09
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 13 – What The Seaweed Suggested Read by Magdalena 8:59
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 14 – A Wonderful Day's Work Read by Magdalena 17:36
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 15 – The Coracle Read by Magdalena 15:19
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 16 – The Writing On The Sand Read by Magdalena 11:22
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Book 02 – Macquarie Harbour. 1833. Chapter 17 - At Sea Read by Magdalena 13:22
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 01 - A Labourer In The Vineyard Read by Tony Ashworth 27:30
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 02 – Sarah Purfoy's Request Read by Tony Ashworth 22:33
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 03 – The Story Of Two Birds Of Prey Read by Tony Ashworth 22:06
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 04 – "The Notorious Dawes" Read by Tony Ashworth 17:58
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 05 – Maurice Frere's Good Angel Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) 14:17
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 06 – Mr. Meekin Administers Consolation Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) 16:11
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 07 – Rufus Dawes's Idyll Read by Magdalena 11:20
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 08 – An Escape Read by Magdalena 8:19
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 09 – John Rex's Letter Home Read by Magdalena 20:15
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 10 – What Became Of The Mutineers Of The "Osprey" Read by Magdalena 30:04
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 11 – A Relic Of Macquarie Harbour Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) 6:34
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 12 – At Port Arthur Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) 14:23
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 13 – The Commandant's Butler Read by Mark Welch 11:00
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 14 – Mr North's Indisposition Read by Mark Welch 18:35
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 15 – One Hundred Lashes Read by TriciaG 14:30
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 16 – Kicking Against The Pricks Read by TriciaG 11:04
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 17 – Captain And Mrs. Frere Read by Landii 10:05
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 18 – In The Hospital Read by Landii 7:17
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 19 – The Consolations Of Religion Read by Landii 7:53
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 20 – A Natural Penitentiary Read by Landii 7:09
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 21 - A Visit Of Inspection Read by Landii 18:54
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 22 – A Gathering In The Threads Read by Landii 25:20
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 23 – Running The Gauntlet Read by Magdalena 12:28
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 24 – In The Night Read by Magdalena 14:53
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 25 – The Flight Read by Jesse Noar 10:24
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 26 – The Work Of The Sea Read by Magdalena 26:16
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Book 03 – Port Arthur. 1838. Chapter 27 – The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Read by Magdalena 15:36
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 01 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James North Read by Tony Ashworth 27:07
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 02 – The Lost Heir Read by Landii 24:44
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 03 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James North Read by Tony Ashworth 18:35
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 04 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James North Read by Tony Ashworth 10:34
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 05 – Mr. Richard Devine Surprised Read by Landii 10:17
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 06 – In Which the Chaplain Is Taken Ill Read by Landii 13:34
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 07 – Breaking A Man's Spirit Read by Landii 9:33
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 08 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James North Read by Magdalena 10:03
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 09 – The Longest Straw Read by Magdalena 11:08
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 10 – A Meeting Read by TriciaG 16:04
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 11 – Extracted From The Diary Of The Rev. James North Read by TriciaG 8:14
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 12 – The Strange Behaviour Of Mr. North Read by TriciaG 13:21
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 13 – Mr. North Speaks Read by TriciaG 14:23
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 14 – Getting Ready For Sea Read by TriciaG 22:33
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 15 – The Discovery Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) 15:38
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 16 – Fifteen Hours Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014) 7:33
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 17 – The Redemption Read by Sibella Denton 11:33
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Book 04 – Norfolk Island. 1846. Chapter 18 – The Cyclone Read by Sibella Denton 13:01
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Epilogue Read by Landii 1:14
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