"Reminiscences of Queensland, 1862-1869," penned by William Henry Corfield, offers readers an intriguing glimpse into a critical period in Queensland, Australia's history. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. The plot is full with surprises that will keep the reader fascinated. Corfield's essay, published in the late 1800s, is an intriguing firsthand description of what he saw and experienced while in the region. The author's experiences of Queensland during a time of fast expansion, exploration, and change are recounted in the book. Corfield's writing paints a vivid image of the time's landscapes, civilization, and culture, offering readers insight into the region's early settlers' and occupants' problems, accomplishments, and routines. Corfield's reminiscences offer a unique perspective on Queensland's growth, from its natural beauty and resources to the trials and accomplishments of its residents.
William Henry Corfield (1843-1927) was a Queensland, Australia carrier, publican, storekeeper, and politician. He was a Queensland Legislative Assembly member. William Henry Corifield, the son of James and Ann Corfield, was born in Yeovil, Somerset, England in 1843. In Yeovil, he attends Kingston School, and in Melksham, Wiltshire, he attends Spa Villa Academy. In 1862, at the age of 19, he traveled to Queensland, where he first became acquainted with Queensland bush life while working for his uncle, H. C. Corfield, at his land "Stanton Harcourt" nearby Maryborough. He moved overland to Clifton Station on the Cloncurry River in 1864 to work.
