{"title":"Anthony Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eAnthony Hill\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author renowned for his poignant storytelling and meticulous historical research. Hill's writings offer captivating glimpses into the past, making history accessible and engaging for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoldier Boy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling biography that delves into the life of Australia's youngest Anzac soldier, inspiring both young and adult audiences. In the profound narrative of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Burnt Stick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hill explores themes of identity and belonging, telling the story of a young Aboriginal boy caught in the harsh policies of Australia's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Investigators\u003c\/em\u003e shines in the realm of general fiction, weaving a tale rich with intrigue and the quest for truth, while \u003cem\u003eThe Last Convict\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers an evocative journey through the life of Australia's final transported convict, blending history with a poignant narrative touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony Hill's books, spanning categories such as Biography \u0026amp; Memoir and General Fiction, resonate with readers who appreciate historical insight coupled with vivid storytelling. 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As a volunteer in the Royal Navy at age fourteen, he found himself in the Battle of Copenhagen, but nothing could prepare him for the adventure of a lifetime when he set off in 1801 with his cousin Matthew Flinders on HMS \u003cem\u003eInvestigator\u003c\/em\u003e as it sought to chart the first circumnavigation of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking on responsibility for the chronometers, under the jealous eye of Flinders' younger brother, the young midshipman found all the action, adventure and excitement he'd hoped for in his new life at sea. It inspired him to become one of the great navigators and explorers of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, he wasn't quite so prepared for the other challenges that life onboard had in store - the rivalries with fellow shipmates, the shortages of food, and the harsh realities of what they encountered in the colonies. 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You're a piece of living history.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOxford 1863 - Young Samuel Speed sets a barley stack alight in the hope it will earn him a bed in prison for the night. He wants nothing more than a morsel of food in his belly and a warm place to sleep off the streets. What he receives is a sentence of seven years' servitude, to be served half a world away in the penal colony of Fremantle, Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Samuel boards the transport ship Belgravia, he is stripped of his clothing and even his name, and given regulations of when to rise, eat, clean and sleep. On arrival at Fremantle Prison, hard labour is added to the mix and he wonders if life can get any worse. 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A ripping yarn.' \u003cem\u003eThe Age\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672097575148,"sku":"9781760894467","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26331613482814.jpg?v=1752835649"},{"product_id":"the-burnt-stick-by-anthony-hill-9780140369298","title":"The Burnt Stick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Burnt Stick\u003c\/em\u003e by Anthony Hill tells the story of John Jagamarra, who grew up at the Pearl Bay Mission for Aboriginal children in the far north-west. 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