Currency Lass

Currency Lass

$15.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: Margaret Reeson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Albatross Books., 1988

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Currency Lass chronicles the remarkable true story of Mary Reibey, a young woman transported to colonial Australia as a convict who defied societal expectations to become one of the colony's most prominent and successful entrepreneurs. This compelling historical novel vividly portrays the harsh realities of early Sydney, illustrating the resilience and determination required to forge a new life in a nascent society. The narrative presents a powerful account of ambition and perseverance, detailing Reibey's journey from humble beginnings to a respected figure in business and philanthropy. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and opportunities available to women in a burgeoning new world.

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Description

Author: Margaret Reeson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Albatross Books., 1988

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Currency Lass chronicles the remarkable true story of Mary Reibey, a young woman transported to colonial Australia as a convict who defied societal expectations to become one of the colony's most prominent and successful entrepreneurs. This compelling historical novel vividly portrays the harsh realities of early Sydney, illustrating the resilience and determination required to forge a new life in a nascent society. The narrative presents a powerful account of ambition and perseverance, detailing Reibey's journey from humble beginnings to a respected figure in business and philanthropy. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and opportunities available to women in a burgeoning new world.