From Chains To Freedom: A History Of The Garth/Bellett Family 1788 ~ 1982 - Vol I
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From Chains to Freedom is a remarkable genealogical chronicle that traces the journey of one Australian family across nearly two centuries, beginning in the convict era of 1788 and stretching through to 1982. Rooted in the turbulent founding years of colonial Australia, the narrative follows the Garth/Bellett family as they navigate the brutal realities of transportation, servitude, and the hard-won passage toward freedom, identity, and belonging in a new land. The book draws on meticulous historical research to reconstruct the lives of individuals who arrived in chains and whose descendants ultimately shaped the fabric of Australian society. Thais Mason presents a deeply personal yet historically resonant account that speaks to the broader Australian experience of convict heritage — a subject long shrouded in silence and stigma, now reclaimed with dignity and pride. The work stands as both a family history and a social document, illuminating the intersection of individual lives with sweeping colonial forces. For anyone with roots in early Australia, or a passion for the human stories behind the nation's founding, this volume leaves one wondering: what price was truly paid for freedom, and what legacy remains?
Author: Thais Mason
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From Chains to Freedom is a remarkable genealogical chronicle that traces the journey of one Australian family across nearly two centuries, beginning in the convict era of 1788 and stretching through to 1982. Rooted in the turbulent founding years of colonial Australia, the narrative follows the Garth/Bellett family as they navigate the brutal realities of transportation, servitude, and the hard-won passage toward freedom, identity, and belonging in a new land. The book draws on meticulous historical research to reconstruct the lives of individuals who arrived in chains and whose descendants ultimately shaped the fabric of Australian society. Thais Mason presents a deeply personal yet historically resonant account that speaks to the broader Australian experience of convict heritage — a subject long shrouded in silence and stigma, now reclaimed with dignity and pride. The work stands as both a family history and a social document, illuminating the intersection of individual lives with sweeping colonial forces. For anyone with roots in early Australia, or a passion for the human stories behind the nation's founding, this volume leaves one wondering: what price was truly paid for freedom, and what legacy remains?