The Life and Adventures of Morrison of China

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Focusing on the life of "Chinese Morrison," this biography explores the journey of the first Australian foreign correspondent to make his mark in Fleet Street. Highlighting his bravery, Morrison exposed the Kanaka slave trade and reported from Peking during tumultuous times, including the Boxer Uprising. His role as an adviser to the new Chinese Government was crucial during the transition from imperial rule to the establishment of the Chinese Republic. This narrative celebrates his legacy of courage and commitment to truth in journalism.