Port Arthur: 1830-1877

Port Arthur: 1830-1877

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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: -
Binding: Paperback
Published: A. C. H. Robinson & Co. Pty. Ltd., 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This historical account chronicles the grim realities of Australia's most infamous penal settlement. Port Arthur: 1830-1877 meticulously details the daily lives of convicts and their overseers, presenting a stark picture of colonial justice and its enduring legacy. It uncovers the architectural evolution of the site, the harsh disciplinary systems, and the social dynamics that defined this isolated community. K.M. Bowden's authoritative work illustrates the profound impact of Port Arthur on Australian identity and its place in the broader history of penal reform.

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Description

Author: -
Binding: Paperback
Published: A. C. H. Robinson & Co. Pty. Ltd., 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This historical account chronicles the grim realities of Australia's most infamous penal settlement. Port Arthur: 1830-1877 meticulously details the daily lives of convicts and their overseers, presenting a stark picture of colonial justice and its enduring legacy. It uncovers the architectural evolution of the site, the harsh disciplinary systems, and the social dynamics that defined this isolated community. K.M. Bowden's authoritative work illustrates the profound impact of Port Arthur on Australian identity and its place in the broader history of penal reform.