This work investigates the life and political contributions of Daniel Deniehy, a prominent 19th-century Australian orator and writer who has largely faded from public memory. Cyril Pearl, a noted Australian journalist and historian, utilizes archival records, personal correspondence, and contemporary newspaper accounts to reconstruct Deniehy's career. The book argues that Deniehy’s intellectual vigor and commitment to democratic reform were instrumental in shaping early Australian political discourse.

Historians recognize this text as a significant effort to recover the legacy of a neglected figure in Australian political history. Readers often note the author's engaging prose style, which effectively balances historical rigor with a narrative focus on Deniehy's personal and professional challenges.