Nanberry's Summary: The White Man

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This is the story of Australia's first surgeon, John White, and his sons; Andrew, his biological son, and Nanberry, his adopted native son. The year is 1789. A colony of convict settlers from England is established in Sydney Cove. Surgeon John White adopts Nanberry, an Aboriginal boy, to raise as one of his own. This true story follows the brothers as they make their way in the world - one as a sailor, serving in the Royal Navy, the other a hero of the Battle of Waterloo. Using his skills as an interpreter, Nanberry attempts to bridge a gap between the colonists and natives. And yet, despite being raised as a 'white man', Nanberry still feels his connection to his people, the Cadigal, and to his home,

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