Bound For Botany Bay: Impressions Of Transportation And Convict Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: J.D. Shearer
Binding: Paperback
Published: Summit Books, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fading on front and back of cover.
This compelling work of historical non-fiction chronicles the arduous journey and harsh realities faced by convicts transported to Botany Bay. It presents a vivid account of the penal colony, detailing the daily struggles, social structures, and the profound impact of forced migration on individuals. Shearer’s meticulous research uncovers the human stories behind this significant period in Australian history, offering a poignant and insightful look into a challenging past. The narrative instructs readers on the complexities of the transportation system and its lasting legacy, making it an essential read for those interested in colonial history and social justice.
Author: J.D. Shearer
Binding: Paperback
Published: Summit Books, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fading on front and back of cover.
This compelling work of historical non-fiction chronicles the arduous journey and harsh realities faced by convicts transported to Botany Bay. It presents a vivid account of the penal colony, detailing the daily struggles, social structures, and the profound impact of forced migration on individuals. Shearer’s meticulous research uncovers the human stories behind this significant period in Australian history, offering a poignant and insightful look into a challenging past. The narrative instructs readers on the complexities of the transportation system and its lasting legacy, making it an essential read for those interested in colonial history and social justice.