Henry Reynolds and Nicholas Clements uncover the extraordinary
story of one of Australia's greatest military leaders.
Tongerlongeter is an epic story of resistance, sorrow and survival.
Leader of the Oyster Bay nation of south-east Tasmania in the 1820s
and '30s, Tongerlongeter and his allies prosecuted the most
effective frontier resistance ever mounted on Australian soil,
inflicting some 354 casualties. His brilliant campaign inspired
terror throughout the colony, forcing Governor George Arthur to
counter with a massive military operation in 1830. Tongerlongeter
escaped but the cumulative losses had taken their toll. On New
Year's Eve 1831, having lost his arm, his country, and all but 25
of his people, the chief agreed to an armistice. In exile on
Flinders Island, Tongerlongeter united remnant tribes and became
the settlement's 'King' - a beacon of hope in a hopeless situation.
'A masterpiece of military history' - Michael McKernan, The
Canberra Times 'The astonishing story of Tongerlongeter's valiant
struggle to defend his Country, whatever the cost.' - Mark McKenna,
Sydney Morning Herald 'Henry Reynolds and Nicholas Clements have
worked some powerful historical magic to conjure out of a dark and
foggy Tasmanian past the image of a tall, handsome, noble warrior
named Tongerlongeter...' - Charles Wooley, The Weekend Australian
'Raw and engaging, Reynolds and Clements have rescued this
forgotten history from obscurity. Despite being stripped of their
lore and having British law imposed upon them, Tongerlongeter and
his allies fought fiercely for their country. I admire them
greatly.' - Dianne Baldock, CEO of Circular Head Aboriginal
Corporation 'This book does not remedy injustice, but it recognises
it. It offers Tongerlongeter, his people and his allies respect,
recognition and regret.' - Emeritus Professor Bill Gammage, author
of The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines Made Australia
'Reynolds and Clements have given Tasmania a new hero -
Tongerlongeter. Australians should revere him as much as their
Anzac heroes - he defended his country to the death.' - Professor
Peter Stanley, UNSW Canberra 'I felt proud reading the story of
Tongerlongeter and his epic resistance who, in 19th century words,
"held their ground bravely for 30 years against the invaders of
their beautiful domains". Reynolds and Clements reveal the
guardians of empire in turmoil. Did we know? We do now.' - John
Pilger, journalist, writer and documentary filmmaker '...the
authors draw on colonial archival and newspaper sources to
construct a detailed and compelling account of Tongerlongeter's
guerrilla war against the settlers.' - Lyndall Ryan, History
Australia
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