Unwilling Emigrants
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Alexandra Hasluck
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Alexandra Hasluck's "Unwilling Emigrants" is a compelling work of Australian historical non-fiction, meticulously detailing the lives of the women convicts transported to Western Australia in the mid-19th century. This scholarly yet accessible account illuminates the harsh realities faced by these women, from their initial crimes and trials in Britain to their arduous journeys and subsequent lives in the Swan River Colony. Hasluck chronicles their struggles, resilience, and contributions to the nascent society, offering a vital perspective on a often-overlooked aspect of Australia's colonial past. The narrative presents a vivid and empathetic portrayal of these individuals, challenging conventional perceptions of convict history.
Author: Alexandra Hasluck
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Alexandra Hasluck's "Unwilling Emigrants" is a compelling work of Australian historical non-fiction, meticulously detailing the lives of the women convicts transported to Western Australia in the mid-19th century. This scholarly yet accessible account illuminates the harsh realities faced by these women, from their initial crimes and trials in Britain to their arduous journeys and subsequent lives in the Swan River Colony. Hasluck chronicles their struggles, resilience, and contributions to the nascent society, offering a vital perspective on a often-overlooked aspect of Australia's colonial past. The narrative presents a vivid and empathetic portrayal of these individuals, challenging conventional perceptions of convict history.