This Whispering in Our Hearts Revisited

Henry Reynolds

• Publisher: NewSouth
• Year: 2018
• Topic: History
• eBook ISBN:
  9781742244310
• Subtopic: Australian & Oceanian History
• Index: History

A powerful exploration of Australia's troubled past and the individuals who dared to challenge it.

Henry Reynolds' This Whispering in Our Hearts Revisited delves into the lives of forgotten white humanitarians who questioned the brutal dispossession of Indigenous people. This alternative history reveals their disquiet and disgust, their fight for justice amidst isolation and criticism. Reynolds brings fresh perspectives to ongoing issues, highlighting the need for continued reconciliation.

Discover the untold stories of those who challenged colonial attitudes and grapple with the moral complexities of Australia's past. Perfect for readers interested in Australian history, Indigenous studies, and social justice. This edition prompts reflection on the whispering in our hearts and the path to a more equitable future.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface: Whispering
• Introduction: 2018
• 1. The concerns of gentlemen, 1790–1847
• 2. Missionaries and protectors, 1810–49
• 3. A reasonable share in the soil: Robinson and Threlkeld in New South Wales, 1824–48
• 4. Great displeasure: Lyon and Giustiniani in Western Australia, 1829–38
• 5. Agitation against assassination: Queensland, 1860–80
• 6. The crusade of The Queenslander, 1880–90
• 7. John Gribble goes west, 1885–87
• 8. Two unlikely agitators: Angelo and Carley, 1880–90
• 9. Modern massacre: Forrest River and Coniston, 1926–28
• 10. The Caledon Bay affair, 1932–34
• 11. Agitation and reform, 1920–40
• 12. Dramatic changes, 1945–72
• 13. Reconciliation and recapitulation, 1992–
• Conclusion
• Notes
• Index