Lags And Legirons
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: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Lags And Legirons chronicles the harsh realities of penal transportation, presenting a vivid account of the lives of convicts and their arduous journeys. This compelling historical narrative uncovers the brutal conditions and societal structures that defined early colonial justice systems. Mackaness meticulously details the experiences of those confined by legirons, illustrating their struggles for survival and the profound impact on their destinies. The work argues for a deeper understanding of this formative period, offering a poignant look into a significant chapter of history. It provides an authoritative examination of the human cost of punishment and the foundations of new societies built upon forced labor.
Author: George Mackaness
Format: Hardback
Published: 1944, Angus & Robertson, Sydney
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Lags And Legirons chronicles the harsh realities of penal transportation, presenting a vivid account of the lives of convicts and their arduous journeys. This compelling historical narrative uncovers the brutal conditions and societal structures that defined early colonial justice systems. Mackaness meticulously details the experiences of those confined by legirons, illustrating their struggles for survival and the profound impact on their destinies. The work argues for a deeper understanding of this formative period, offering a poignant look into a significant chapter of history. It provides an authoritative examination of the human cost of punishment and the foundations of new societies built upon forced labor.