Fanatic Heart - A Life of John Boyle O'Reilly 1844-1890 by Anthony G Evans - 1997

Perth, Western Australia: UWA Publishing, 1997. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 180mm x 250mm. Minimal wear to jacket, No tears. Book very clean. Binding tight. 280ppn O'Reilly was convicted for political conspiracy in England and sentenced for 20 years. After spending a number of years in English jails he was transported to Western Australia in 1868 on the last convict ship sent to Australia. Two years later, he escaped and fled to America on a whaling ship. In Boston he became a prominent literary figure. Many of his poems contain references to Australia. He is one of the earliest poets associated with Western Australia..