{"title":"Thomas H Ford","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eThomas H Ford\u003c\/em\u003e, an insightful author who weaves historical narratives with scholarly precision. Ford's writing is dedicated to exploring intricate historical themes, often delving into the nuanced intersections of culture, politics, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eBarron Field in New South Wales\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a vivid exploration of history. This book provides readers with a deep dive into the life and times of Barron Field, an influential figure in early Australian history. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, Ford brings history to life, offering a fresh perspective on the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFord's books cater to enthusiasts of history and military subjects, offering you an opportunity to immerse yourself in well-documented accounts of significant eras. Whether you're a scholar, a history buff, or simply curious about the past, Thomas H Ford's works are sure to enlighten and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barron-field-in-new-south-wales-by-justin-clemens-9780522878783","title":"Barron Field in New South Wales","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 24 February 1817, Barron Field sailed into Sydney Harbour on the convict transport \u003ci\u003eLord Melville\u003c\/i\u003e to a ceremonial thirteen-gun salute. He was there as the new Judge of the Supreme Court of Civil Judicature in New South Wales – the highest legal authority in the turbulent colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetic and gregarious, Field immediately set about impressing his vision of a future Australia as a liberal and prosperous nation. He courted the colony's leading figures, engaged in scientific research, and even founded Australia's first bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also wrote poetry: in 1819, he published \u003ci\u003eFirst Fruits of Australian Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book of poems ever printed in the country. In England, Field had been the theatre critic for \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e and a friend of major Romantic writers such as William Wordsworth, Charles Lamb, and Leigh Hunt. In New South Wales, he saw the chance to become a major figure himself, someone who could shape culture and society in enduring ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounding Australian poetry was part of that ambition; so too was law. Asked to determine whether Governor Macquarie had authority to impose taxes in the colony, Field issued a fateful judgement that established, for the first time, what is now called \u003ci\u003eterra nullius\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarron Field in New South Wales\u003c\/i\u003e by Justin Clemens and Thomas H Ford is an extraordinary reconstruction of the circumstances and implications of Field's actions in New South Wales using an original and revealing method: the close reading of his poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46653672325356,"sku":"9780522878783","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780522878783.jpg?v=1752457593"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/thomas-h-ford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}