ABSTRACT
THE SUMMER of 1873 proved a miserable time for Henry Clarke. The fever returned time and again; boils erupted all over his body. But slowly he regained his strength, began to walk unaided, and very slowly picked up the routines of his normal life. Boosted by news of the good fortunes of two of his brothers (Joseph in Australia and John in the USA), Henry was himself about to enjoy a change of material fortunes.
