The Somerset Years: Government-Assisted Emigrants From Somerset And Bristol Who Arrived In Port Phillip, Victoria 1839-1854
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: Florence Chuk
Binding: Hardback
Published: Pennard Hill, Ballarat (), 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Name penned on fep, otherwise clean text.
This historical account chronicles the significant migration of government-assisted emigrants from Somerset and Bristol to Port Phillip, Victoria, between 1839 and 1854. It meticulously details the journeys and initial settlements of these individuals, offering a comprehensive look at a pivotal period in Australian colonial history. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs faced by those seeking new lives, presenting a vivid picture of their experiences. This work illustrates the profound impact of organized emigration on the development of the region, providing invaluable insights for genealogists and historians alike. It argues for the enduring legacy of these early settlers, shaping the cultural and social fabric of Victoria.
Author: Florence Chuk
Binding: Hardback
Published: Pennard Hill, Ballarat (), 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Name penned on fep, otherwise clean text.
This historical account chronicles the significant migration of government-assisted emigrants from Somerset and Bristol to Port Phillip, Victoria, between 1839 and 1854. It meticulously details the journeys and initial settlements of these individuals, offering a comprehensive look at a pivotal period in Australian colonial history. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs faced by those seeking new lives, presenting a vivid picture of their experiences. This work illustrates the profound impact of organized emigration on the development of the region, providing invaluable insights for genealogists and historians alike. It argues for the enduring legacy of these early settlers, shaping the cultural and social fabric of Victoria.