About this Book

Unsympathetic account of George Augustus Robinson's life; details of 1830 military action that became known as the Black Line; conciliator with Tasmanian Aborigines as Friendly Mission; his relationship with Trucanini; establishment of Wybalenna mission; appointment as Chief Protector of Aborigines in Victoria; relations with Parker, Thomas and other Protectors; opinions of governors; allegations of dishonesty in Robinson's reports and official inquiries into his maladministration at Flinders Island and Victorian Protectorate; his support for Aborigines in legal matters; expeditions in Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and southern New South Wales; detailed reporting on official documents and correspondence.