Publisher's Synopsis
""Letter to Viscount Sidmouth: On the Transportation Laws, the State of the Hulks, and of the Colonies in New South Wales"" is a historical book written by Henry Grey Bennet in 1819. The book is a letter addressed to Viscount Sidmouth, the Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, and it discusses the transportation laws in the country, the state of the hulks (old ships used as prisons), and the colonies in New South Wales. Bennet argues that the transportation laws are ineffective in deterring crime and that they are causing more harm than good. He also criticizes the conditions in which prisoners are kept on the hulks, which he considers inhumane and cruel. Additionally, he provides a detailed account of the state of the colonies in New South Wales, including the living conditions of the settlers and the treatment of the indigenous people. The book provides a valuable insight into the history of the United Kingdom's criminal justice system and its colonial policies. It sheds light on the harsh realities faced by prisoners and colonists during the early 19th century and raises important questions about the ethics of punishment and the treatment of marginalized communities. Overall, ""Letter to Viscount Sidmouth"" is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the United Kingdom or the colonial era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
