The Sealskin Cloak (1896) - Rolf Boldrewood

The Sealskin Cloak is a novel written by Rolf Boldrewood and published in 1896. The story is set in the late 19th century in Australia and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Cameron. Mary is the daughter of a Scottish immigrant who settled in Australia and married an Aboriginal woman. She grows up in a small village in the outback and learns the ways of both cultures.As a young woman, Mary falls in love with a white man named Robert Barton, but their love is forbidden by both their families. Robert is engaged to another woman, and Mary's father disapproves of their relationship because of Robert's race. Mary is heartbroken and decides to leave the village and start a new life.She travels to the coast and meets a group of seal hunters who take her in and teach her their ways. Mary becomes a skilled hunter and earns the respect of the men. She also meets a young man named Tom, who becomes her friend and confidante.As Mary's skills as a hunter grow, she becomes more confident and independent. She also learns more about herself and her heritage. However, her past catches up with her when Robert comes looking for her. He is still in love with her and wants to marry her, but Mary is torn between her love for him and her newfound independence.The Sealskin Cloak is a story of love, independence, and cultural identity. It explores the themes of race, gender, and tradition in a time when these issues were just starting to be discussed. Boldrewood's writing is vivid and descriptive, bringing the Australian outback and coast to life. The novel is a classic of Australian literature and has been praised for its portrayal of Aboriginal culture and its strong female protagonist.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.

EAN: 9781104327941