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"The Alfred Jewel: An Historical Essay" by John Earle is fifty years in the making. This essay was born from pure passion and curiosity and was written after decades of meticulous research. Through his digging, Earle was able to work out the historical conundrums he realized existed thanks to the Alfred Jewel's previous ambiguity. However, even if you had never heard of this trinket before, you'll still find yourself engrossed by this essay.
Brief account of Tasmanian natives - first encounter with Europeans and eventual extinction; quotations from explorers writings; appearance, clothing, disposition; theory of origin and link with mainland natives; comments on low state of material culture; burial customs (cremation), language notes; the Black War - George A. Robinson's achievements.