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Nine Years In Van Diemen's Land (1848)

Nine Years In Van Diemen's Land (1848)

Syme, J.

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Australia & OceaniaFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1167654188
ISBN13: 9781167654183
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nine Years In Van Diemen's Land is a memoir written by J. Syme in 1848. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences during his nine years of living in Van Diemen's Land (now known as Tasmania), an Australian island that was used as a penal colony during the 19th century. Syme's memoir is divided into 18 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of life in Van Diemen's Land. He describes the harsh living conditions of the convicts, the brutal punishments they received, and the lack of basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. The author also provides insights into the social and cultural life of the island, including the relationships between the convicts and the free settlers, and the role of religion in the colony. He also shares his personal experiences, including his work as a teacher and his interactions with the indigenous people of Tasmania.Overall, Nine Years In Van Diemen's Land provides a valuable historical perspective on the harsh realities of life in a penal colony during the 19th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, colonialism, and the impact of British imperialism on indigenous peoples.This Book Is In English.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.

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