{"product_id":"2026100006750-secondhand-jews-in-van-diemens-land","title":"Jews In Van Diemen's Land","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, some fading on spine and edges. Page Condition: Likely yellowed with age. Markings: no markings. Binding: Appears intact.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48888031346907,"sku":"2026100006750-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f0c48b74-3e26-424f-ba2a-9cae47f046d4.png?v=1781753406","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006750-secondhand-jews-in-van-diemens-land","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}