Life Of William Buckley Audiobook by John Morgan - Chapter 2

Step into one of the most extraordinary survival stories in Australian history with The Life and Adventures of William Buckley, first published in Hobart in 1852 by Archibald MacDougall.

Written by John Morgan, this remarkable narrative recounts the true story of William Buckley — the escaped convict who lived for 32 years among the Aboriginal peoples of the Port Phillip region, long before the area became the Province of Victoria.

🎧 This video features Chapter 2 of 11.
All chapters of The Life and Adventures of William Buckley will be released here on the Antique Books Australia YouTube channel, giving you the complete audiobook in an accessible, high‑quality format.

This audiobook is an accurate transcription of the original 1852 publication. Edits have only been made to improve the listening experience while preserving the author’s intent, tone, and historical detail. If you own a copy of this rare work, feel free to read along.

In this series, you’ll explore:
• Buckley’s escape from the Sullivan Bay settlement in 1803
• His extraordinary survival in an unfamiliar land
• His adoption into the Wathaurong people and decades of cultural immersion
• First‑hand accounts of Indigenous customs, language, and daily life
• The dramatic moment he re‑entered European society in 1835
• Early encounters between settlers and Aboriginal communities around Port Phillip

📚 About the Author:
John Morgan was a journalist and editor who compiled Buckley’s recollections into this landmark 1852 publication. The book remains one of the most significant early accounts of Indigenous life in southeastern Australia, valued for its ethnographic detail and its unique perspective on cross‑cultural survival.

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