The Journal Of Charles O'Hara Booth: Commandant Of The Port Arthur Penal Settlement
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: Charles O'Hara Booth
Binding: Hardback
Published: Tasmanian Historical Research Association, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Very light wear to dust jacket including light tanning on spine, page edges have light foxing
This compelling historical document presents an unparalleled firsthand account of life within one of history's most notorious penal colonies. Authored by the very commandant of the Port Arthur Penal Settlement, "The Journal Of Charles O'Hara Booth" chronicles the intricate daily operations and the stark realities faced by both prisoners and administrators. It uncovers the administrative challenges, the disciplinary measures, and the human stories that unfolded within the confines of this isolated institution. The narrative illustrates the rigid structure of colonial justice and the profound impact of the penal system on individuals. This essential volume offers invaluable insights for historians and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Australia's convict past.
Author: Charles O'Hara Booth
Binding: Hardback
Published: Tasmanian Historical Research Association, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Very light wear to dust jacket including light tanning on spine, page edges have light foxing
This compelling historical document presents an unparalleled firsthand account of life within one of history's most notorious penal colonies. Authored by the very commandant of the Port Arthur Penal Settlement, "The Journal Of Charles O'Hara Booth" chronicles the intricate daily operations and the stark realities faced by both prisoners and administrators. It uncovers the administrative challenges, the disciplinary measures, and the human stories that unfolded within the confines of this isolated institution. The narrative illustrates the rigid structure of colonial justice and the profound impact of the penal system on individuals. This essential volume offers invaluable insights for historians and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Australia's convict past.