Robbery Under Arms · Chapter
Endnotes explained
The author's preface to the abridged one-volume edition published in 1889, with brief editorial notes defining terms such as 'Gibbers' (boulders) and 'Gin' (a black woman).
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The author's preface to the abridged one-volume edition published in 1889, with brief editorial notes defining terms such as 'Gibbers' (boulders) and 'Gin' (a black woman).
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“This is the author’s preface to the abridged one-volume edition published in 1889.”
This section contains the author's preface written for the condensed single-volume version released in 1889.
Identifies the source and context of the endnotes.
““Gibbers”: boulders.”
The term 'Gibbers' refers to large rocks or boulders.
Defines a colloquial term used in the text.
““Gin”: a black woman.”
The word 'Gin' is used to denote an Aboriginal woman.
Clarifies a period-specific term.
