Freedom and Independence for the Golden Lands of Australia; The Right of the Colonies, and The Interest of Britain and of the World

1852 Lang, John Dunmore, D.D. A.M. (1799-1878). Freedom and Independence for the Golden Lands of Australia; The Right of the Colonies, and The Interest of Britain and of the World. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. 2^nd ed., greatly enlarged and improved. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Ptd. by F. Cunningham, 1857. Later ed. as The Coming Event! or Freedom and Independence for the Seven United Provinces of Australia. Sydney, NSW, Australia: John L. Sherriff, 1870. U.K. ed. London: Sampson, Low, Son, and Marston, 1870. A, ATL, M

Non-fiction argument for Australian independence, but in the process the author discusses an at least partially eutopian future for the South Pacific. Specifically, he discusses opportunities for advancement for young men who would not be able to advance in Britain or in a colony and the room provided for more British poor to become self-sufficient. Freedom and independence will also lead to a more educated, moral, and Christian citizenry. In addition, he argues that Australia will provide raw materials for British industry and an increased outlet for its goods, and that both will be enhanced by freedom and independence. According to him, New Zealand would be bound to join the federation. See also his The Coming Event, or, The United Provinces of Australia: Two Lectures Delivered in the City Theatre and School of Arts, Sydney. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Ptd. and sold by D.L. Welch, [1850] (A, L). The author was born in Scotland and immigrated to Australia in 1823 as the first Presbyterian minister in Sydney. The book was written after a tour of the United States.