2. The Etymological Puzzle: "Two Chances: Buckley’s and None" (Focus on Linguistics) Buckley's Chance | David Levell
He became an invaluable interpreter during the colonial settlement of Victoria. Buckley's Chance
1. The Historical Narrative: "The Wild White Man" (Focus on Biography) Buckley's Chance
"Buckley's Chance" is an Australian idiom for "no chance at all" or a "long shot". It is a compelling subject for a paper because it stems from one of the most remarkable, true survival stories in Australian colonial history, mixed with a healthy dose of wordplay. Buckley's Chance