Thomas Paine: The Rights of Man for a Constitution
The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine (1775) discusses the Constitution as a document that should be formed by the people. It is is about government of the people by the people. This was a document that would be revised every 7 years making alterations, additions, or abolitions therein as necessary. The Constitution controls the… Continue reading
James Morrill: Wandering with Australian Aborigines
Morrill, James (1824 – 1865)
This is a wonderful story that I just finished reading. It should be mandatory reading for all Australian school children. We learn about Burke and Wills and their tragic end, but few know of James Morrill as part of Australian history. James Morrill was a British seaman who grew up… Continue reading