The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith by Thomas Keneally
When Jimmie Blacksmith marries a white woman, the backlash from both Jimmie's tribe and white society initiates a series of dramatic events. As Jimmie tries to survive between two cultures, tensions reach a head when the Newbys, Jimmie's white employers, try to break up his marriage. The Newby women are murdered and Jimmie flees, pursued by police and vigilantes. The hunt intensifies as further murders are committed, and concludes with tragic results.
Thomas Keneally's fictionalised account of the 1900 killing spree of half-Aboriginal Jimmy Governor is a powerful story of a black man's revenge against an unjust and intolerant society.
Format: Paperback | 208 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 | 210g
Publication Date: 01 Mar 2013
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: A & R Classics
Publication City/Country: Sydney, Australia
Language: English
ISBN10: 0732296900
ISBN13: 9780732296902
Condition: Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including very, very minor scuff marks along the edges. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.