The Convict Ship, And England's Exiles

The Convict Ship, And England's Exiles In Two Parts (1847)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Convict Ship, And England�������s Exiles: In Two Parts (1847) is a historical book written by Colin Arrott Browning. The book is divided into two parts and provides a detailed account of the transportation of convicts from England to Australia during the 18th and 19th centuries.In the first part, Browning describes the conditions on board the convict ships and the treatment of the prisoners during the voyage. He also provides information on the legal system in England at the time and the reasons why people were transported to Australia.The second part of the book focuses on the lives of the exiles in Australia. Browning describes the challenges they faced in starting a new life in a foreign land and the impact of their presence on the indigenous population. He also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the early Australian colonies.Overall, The Convict Ship, And England�������s Exiles: In Two Parts offers a comprehensive and informative account of a significant period in British and Australian history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation, colonialism, and the early days of Australia.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104486167
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 428
Weight: 625g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 22mm