When Little Richard burst onto the scene in the early 1950s, he was utterly unique. Drenched in sweat, screaming, hollering and pumping his piano, he made all who followed sound tame. His stage act was so explosive that for years people assumed the real man could never match the flamboyant public image.Little Richard made himself a star through sheer talent and personality, breaking racial and sexual taboos on his way to becoming the primal force of Fifties rock’n’...

There’s a prophecy that Dante, the 16-year-old hell-bound demon will lead all of Hell to Heaven. His followers believe he will fulfill his destiny but Dante has doubts due to his fear of his former idol, Satan. Will he muster the courage and be victorious?

History of Australian Bushranging: Illustrated by Charles White.Classic account of Australian bushranging recounts in vivid detail, the deeds of the early bush bandits. Attracted by the fast, free life, these native born Australians plundered the gold escorts and crowded coaches, fighting it out with the police - heroes in the eyes of the public they robbed. The early history of bushranging in Australia will never be written, for the facts have never been recorded. Limited though the colon...

Charles White's History of Australian Bushranging is a substantial chronicle of outlawry in colonial Australia, tracing the rise of bushrangers from the convict era through the gold-rush decades and into the age of figures such as Ben Hall and the Kelly gang. Written in a vigorous documentary style, it combines court records, newspaper accounts, anecdote, and moral commentary, situating bushranging within the larger literature of frontier violence, colonial policing, and national myth-maki...

The Story of the Blacks: The Aborigines of Australia by Charles White, first published in 1904.The black race of Australia will in a short time be but a memory, for the final issue in the unequal struggle between the white man and his coloured brother is not far off, and the last chapter of the history of the aborigines is even now being written.In dealing with this subject I do not purpose devoting much time to speculation concerning their origin; that is a division in which the general r...

Early Australian History: Convict Life in New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land, in Two Parts by Charles White, first published in 1889.Series of Historical Sketches, upon Australian Colonization and Convict Life in New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land.Van Diemen's Land was the original name used by most Europeans for the island of Tasmania, now part of Australia. The Dutch explorer Abel Tasman was the first European to land on the shores of Tasmania. In Tasmania, from beginnings of the d...

Early Australian History. Convict Life in New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land offers a vivid documentary account of transportation, penal discipline, assignment, bushranging, and the harsh machinery by which Britain's imperial law shaped colonial society. Written in a plain yet forceful narrative style, the work belongs to the late-nineteenth-century tradition of popular colonial historiography, combining archival detail, anecdote, moral reflection, and dramatic reconstruction to make th...

In "History of Australian Bushranging 2," Charles White meticulously chronicles the tumultuous lives of the notorious bushrangers who roamed the Australian outback during the 19th century. With a narrative style that blends vivid storytelling with scholarly precision, White delves into the socio-political context of colonial Australia, examining how these outlaws became emblematic figures of resistance and rebellion against authority. The book draws on a wealth of primary sources, offering...

In "The Story of the Blacks," Charles White presents a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the African American experience through a rich tapestry of historical narratives and personal testimonies. White's literary style is marked by eloquence and depth, weaving together meticulous research with vivid storytelling that brings to life the trials and triumphs of Black individuals throughout American history. The book addresses pivotal themes such as systemic racism, resilience...

In "History of Australian Bushranging," Charles White meticulously chronicles the phenomenon of bushranging, offering a rich tapestry of narratives that illuminate the complexities of Australian frontier life. Combining meticulous research with evocative prose, White employs a blend of historical analysis and narrative storytelling, effectively transporting readers into the turbulent 19th-century landscape. The book situates bushranging within the broader context of colonialism, social dis...

In "History of Australian Bushranging 2," Charles White delves into the intriguing and often tumultuous world of bushrangers in 19th-century Australia. This meticulously researched work interweaves detailed narratives of infamous outlaws, showcasing their complex motivations and societal impacts against the backdrop of colonial hardships. White's literary style is both engaging and informative, combining vivid storytelling with historical analysis, thereby enriching the reader's understand...

In "History of Australian Bushranging," Charles White provides an extensive examination of one of Australia's most colorful and often romanticized phenomena: bushranging. Written in a straightforward narrative style, the book traverses the intricate tapestry of Australia's colonial past, encapsulating tales of notorious figures like Ned Kelly and the social conditions that bred these outlaws. White meticulously interweaves historical facts with an engaging prose that captures the rugged sp...