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Convict-era Port Arthur
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Discover the intriguing history of colonial Australia with 'Convict-era Port Arthur.' This compelling trade paperback, published in 2021 by Penguin Australia, offers a detailed exploration of the infamous Port Arthur penal settlement. Through the personal narratives of key figures such as Charles O'Hara Booth, Mark Jeffrey, and William Thompson, readers will be immersed in the convict system and its surrounding horrors. Covering topics like convict rehabilitation, the perilous coal mines, and the evolving perceptions of punishment, this book provides an in-depth understanding of life within the walls of Port Arthur during a transformative fifty-year period. 'Convict-era Port Arthur' stands out not only as a historical account but as a gripping tale of human endurance and resilience. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in Australia's colonial past, this 448-page masterpiece is a must-read. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order; however, please note that combined shipping with other products is not available for this item. Expect delivery within 10 days and delve into the haunting stories of those who lived through one of Australia’s darkest chapters.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143795100
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 448
Description:
Detailing the development of the prison and its outlying stations, including its dreaded coal mines and providing an account of the changing views to convict rehabilitation, Convict-era Port Arthur focuses in on a number of individuals, telling the story through their eyes. Charles O'Hara Booth, a significant commandant of Port Arthur; Mark Jeffrey, a convict who became the grave digger on the Island of the Dead; and William Thompson, who arrived just as the new probation system started and who was forced to work in the treacherous coal mines.
Convict-era Port Arthur will for the first time provide a comprehensive history of Port Arthur, its horrors and its changing role over a fifty-year period. In gripping detail, using the experiences and words of the convicts, soldiers and administrators who spent time there, David W. Cameron brings to life these deeply miserable days.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143795100
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 448
Description:
Detailing the development of the prison and its outlying stations, including its dreaded coal mines and providing an account of the changing views to convict rehabilitation, Convict-era Port Arthur focuses in on a number of individuals, telling the story through their eyes. Charles O'Hara Booth, a significant commandant of Port Arthur; Mark Jeffrey, a convict who became the grave digger on the Island of the Dead; and William Thompson, who arrived just as the new probation system started and who was forced to work in the treacherous coal mines.
Convict-era Port Arthur will for the first time provide a comprehensive history of Port Arthur, its horrors and its changing role over a fifty-year period. In gripping detail, using the experiences and words of the convicts, soldiers and administrators who spent time there, David W. Cameron brings to life these deeply miserable days.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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