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Francis Morris, a young, enthusiastic engineer from Melbourne, and his wealthy friend Peter, a geologist, depart on an endeavour of exploring the wilds of Tasmania. After becoming lost in the wilderness, they stumble upon a group of people who have been living in isolation since the mid-19th century.
Because of this social seclusion the tribe develops its own unique language and culture constructed upon the social conventions of Regency England. Upon returning to Hobart, the pair informs Peter's father Dr William Archer of the group, and he arranges for their integration back into civilization.
The group does not acclimatise into society well, and are seen as "an endorsement of Nazi beliefs" in relation to their mental incapabilities. As a result the tribe is imprisoned in an asylum, whilst in the meantime with the advent of World War II, Peter and Francis are sent to Germany to fight. In the years that follow, one by one each member of the group dies, with the exception of Betsheb, leaving her suffering "profound depressions" and in an unfit condition to be released, so for another year she remains at New Norfolk Asylum.
Francis is eventually sent back to Australia, and after being disillusioned and traumatized by the events of the war, as well as resentful of the Australian attitude towards our history and mistakes, he elects to live with Betsheb once more in the wilderness, taking her back home.
Francis Morris, a young, enthusiastic engineer from Melbourne, and his wealthy friend Peter, a geologist, depart on an endeavour of exploring the wilds of Tasmania. After becoming lost in the wilderness, they stumble upon a group of people who have been living in isolation since the mid-19th century.
Because of this social seclusion the tribe develops its own unique language and culture constructed upon the social conventions of Regency England. Upon returning to Hobart, the pair informs Peter's father Dr William Archer of the group, and he arranges for their integration back into civilization.
The group does not acclimatise into society well, and are seen as "an endorsement of Nazi beliefs" in relation to their mental incapabilities. As a result the tribe is imprisoned in an asylum, whilst in the meantime with the advent of World War II, Peter and Francis are sent to Germany to fight. In the years that follow, one by one each member of the group dies, with the exception of Betsheb, leaving her suffering "profound depressions" and in an unfit condition to be released, so for another year she remains at New Norfolk Asylum.
Francis is eventually sent back to Australia, and after being disillusioned and traumatized by the events of the war, as well as resentful of the Australian attitude towards our history and mistakes, he elects to live with Betsheb once more in the wilderness, taking her back home.
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- PublisherDramatic Publishing Company
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0871290154
- ISBN 13 9780871290151
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages54
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