Benevolent Colonizers in Nineteenth-Century Australia

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Exploring the intersection of Quaker beliefs and colonial actions, the book delves into the lives of British Quaker families in early nineteenth-century Australia. It examines their roles in settler colonialism and the resulting impact on Aboriginal communities, while also highlighting their commitments to pacifism and humanitarian movements like abolitionism. By analyzing their journeys and writings, the author addresses the complexities of navigating violence on the frontier, offering varied historical perspectives to illuminate this multifaceted narrative.