Jews In Van Diemen's Land
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, some fading on spine and edges. Page Condition: Likely yellowed with age. Markings: no markings. Binding: Appears intact.
A pioneering work of Australian-Jewish history, Jews in Van Diemen's Land chronicles the lives and contributions of Jewish settlers in the colonial penal colony that would eventually become the state of Tasmania. Max Gordon meticulously documents the experiences of this small but significant community — from convicts and free settlers to merchants and civic leaders — against the backdrop of one of Britain's most notorious penal settlements. The narrative illuminates the social, religious, and commercial dimensions of Jewish life in a remote and often brutal colonial environment, drawing on historical records to present a vivid portrait of resilience and adaptation. A rare and invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of Australian colonial history and Jewish heritage.
Author: Max Gordon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, The Speciality Press Limited
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, some fading on spine and edges. Page Condition: Likely yellowed with age. Markings: no markings. Binding: Appears intact.
A pioneering work of Australian-Jewish history, Jews in Van Diemen's Land chronicles the lives and contributions of Jewish settlers in the colonial penal colony that would eventually become the state of Tasmania. Max Gordon meticulously documents the experiences of this small but significant community — from convicts and free settlers to merchants and civic leaders — against the backdrop of one of Britain's most notorious penal settlements. The narrative illuminates the social, religious, and commercial dimensions of Jewish life in a remote and often brutal colonial environment, drawing on historical records to present a vivid portrait of resilience and adaptation. A rare and invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of Australian colonial history and Jewish heritage.