Bound For Botany Bay: Narrative Of A Voyage In 1798 Aboard The Death Ship Hillsborough
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:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Plastic sleeve protecting dust jacket
This historical account chronicles the harrowing 1798 journey aboard the infamous Death Ship Hillsborough, bound for Botany Bay. Frank Clune vividly illustrates the brutal conditions and tragic events that unfolded during this significant voyage in Australian colonial history. The narrative presents a stark portrayal of the convict transport system, detailing the suffering and resilience of those forced into exile. It uncovers the grim realities faced by passengers and crew alike, offering a compelling and often disturbing glimpse into a pivotal era. This compelling work argues for a deeper understanding of the human cost behind the establishment of early penal settlements.
Author: Frank Clune
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, ANGUS AND ROBERTSON
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Plastic sleeve protecting dust jacket
This historical account chronicles the harrowing 1798 journey aboard the infamous Death Ship Hillsborough, bound for Botany Bay. Frank Clune vividly illustrates the brutal conditions and tragic events that unfolded during this significant voyage in Australian colonial history. The narrative presents a stark portrayal of the convict transport system, detailing the suffering and resilience of those forced into exile. It uncovers the grim realities faced by passengers and crew alike, offering a compelling and often disturbing glimpse into a pivotal era. This compelling work argues for a deeper understanding of the human cost behind the establishment of early penal settlements.