Map Monday – Edenglassie

Submitted: 4th August 2025

Edenglassie

A very interesting location today – one you probably won’t have heard of – as it no longer exists. However this location is a very historical one.

Edenglassie Melissa Lucashenko

Map of Edenglassie locations

Where is Edenglassie?

The historical timeline in this novel is 1850s colonial Brisbane. Edenglassie is the name given to that part of the world at the time.

When it is set?

The novel is set in Queensland. Events develop in the short period of time between when the transportation of convicts ended and Queensland became an independent colony in 1859

Map of Edenglassie locations

What does Edenglassie mean?

The title, Edenglassie, is a colonial name given to the inner Brisbane area which is now called Newstead.

What are the themes of the novel?

The novel switches between the city’s present and the early days of white invasion. The book gives great insight into First Nations languages, rituals and spiritual understanding.

Key quote:

“There was more dead on the Queensland frontier than Aussies killed in world war one.”

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“A tough and moving read about the colonisation of Australia and the indigenous people in 1854-55 . I cried at the injustice of it all – how the indigenous people were treated was utterly shameful. Most point of note is in the 2024 timeline however. It’s here where you can see how far things have changed and improved (sadly, not much)

I had no idea there had been this place called Edenglassie. It felt so interesting going here via this amazing book. A very special novel.”

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