They That Sit In Darkness: A Story Of The Australian Never-Never (1897) - Paperback

""They That Sit In Darkness"" is a novel written by John Mackie, first published in 1897. The story is set in the Australian outback, in a region known as the ""Never-Never"". It follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is sent to work on a cattle station in the remote wilderness. Jack soon discovers that life in the outback is harsh and unforgiving, and he must learn to adapt to survive.As Jack settles into his new life, he begins to encounter the Indigenous people who live in the area. He is fascinated by their culture and way of life, but also realizes that they are treated unfairly by the white settlers. Jack becomes increasingly sympathetic to their plight and starts to question the morality of the colonial system.The novel explores themes of race, colonialism, and the clash of cultures. It portrays the Indigenous people as complex and nuanced characters, rather than the stereotypes often found in literature of the time. Mackie's writing style is vivid and descriptive, bringing the rugged beauty of the outback to life.Overall, ""They That Sit In Darkness"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Australian history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.