The History Of Van Diemen's Land: From The Year 1824 To 1835, Inclusive
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A foundational work of Australian colonial history, The History of Van Diemen's Land: From the Year 1824 to 1835, Inclusive chronicles the turbulent formative years of the British penal colony that would eventually become the island state of Tasmania. Henry Melville, a journalist and contemporary witness to the events he describes, presents an unflinching account of the political conflicts, convict administration, and social upheaval that defined the colony under a succession of lieutenant-governors. Written with the sharp, polemical tone of an engaged observer rather than a detached academic, Melville argues passionately against the abuses of colonial authority and the harsh treatment endured by both convicts and free settlers alike. The work stands as an invaluable primary source, offering readers a vivid, ground-level perspective on the mechanics of empire, the brutal realities of the convict system, and the fierce debates over land, labor, and governance that shaped early Australian society.
Author: Henry Melville
Format: Paperback
Published: 1978, Australian Historical Monographs
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A foundational work of Australian colonial history, The History of Van Diemen's Land: From the Year 1824 to 1835, Inclusive chronicles the turbulent formative years of the British penal colony that would eventually become the island state of Tasmania. Henry Melville, a journalist and contemporary witness to the events he describes, presents an unflinching account of the political conflicts, convict administration, and social upheaval that defined the colony under a succession of lieutenant-governors. Written with the sharp, polemical tone of an engaged observer rather than a detached academic, Melville argues passionately against the abuses of colonial authority and the harsh treatment endured by both convicts and free settlers alike. The work stands as an invaluable primary source, offering readers a vivid, ground-level perspective on the mechanics of empire, the brutal realities of the convict system, and the fierce debates over land, labor, and governance that shaped early Australian society.