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The Prisoners Of Australia: A Narrative (1841)

The Prisoners Of Australia: A Narrative (1841)

Anley, Charlotte

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Artists20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1104398389
ISBN13: 9781104398385
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Prisoners of Australia: A Narrative (1841) is a book written by Charlotte Anley that provides a detailed account of the conditions and experiences of convicts who were transported to Australia during the 19th century. Anley's narrative is based on her first-hand observations and interviews with former prisoners, as well as extensive research into the history of convict transportation.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the convict experience in Australia. Anley discusses the harsh living conditions, the brutal treatment of prisoners, and the various forms of punishment that were inflicted upon them. She also examines the role of religion in the lives of convicts, as well as the efforts of reformers to improve the conditions of prisoners.Throughout the book, Anley emphasizes the humanity of the convicts and the injustices they suffered at the hands of the British authorities. She argues that many of the prisoners were victims of poverty and social inequality, and that their transportation to Australia was a form of punishment that was often disproportionate to their crimes.Overall, The Prisoners of Australia: A Narrative is a powerful and insightful work that sheds light on a little-known aspect of Australian history. Anley's vivid descriptions and compassionate portrayal of the convicts make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of crime and punishment, as well as the social and political history 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.

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