Author: Frank Clune And P. R. Stephensen
Binding: Hardback
Published: ANGUS AND ROBERTSON, 1954

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rebound, foxing, some damage to FEP

This historical biography, The Viking Of Van Dieman's Land, chronicles the extraordinary life of Jorgen Jorgenson, a figure whose adventures spanned continents and defied convention. The narrative details his transformation from a Danish privateer to a convict in colonial Australia, even recounting his brief, audacious reign as King of Iceland. Clune's vivid prose presents a compelling portrait of a man who navigated the turbulent waters of 19th-century exploration and penal settlement. This work illustrates the harsh realities and unexpected opportunities of early Australian history through the lens of an unforgettable individual. It offers a captivating look into a truly unique historical journey.