Convict Life In New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land (1889)

Convict Life In New South Wales And Van Diemen�������s Land is a historical book written by Charles White in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the life and experiences of convicts who were transported to Australia in the 18th and 19th centuries. The author, Charles White, was a former convict who had been transported to Australia himself. He provides a firsthand account of the harsh conditions that the convicts had to endure during their transportation and imprisonment in New South Wales and Van Diemen�������s Land (now known as Tasmania). The book covers various aspects of convict life, including their crimes, transportation, and treatment by the authorities. It also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as the impact of convict transportation on Australian society. The author describes the various punishments that were meted out to convicts, including flogging, solitary confinement, and hard labor. He also discusses the role of religion in the lives of convicts and the efforts made by missionaries to improve their living conditions.Overall, Convict Life In New South Wales And Van Diemen�������s Land is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the lives of convicts in Australia during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history or the history of crime and punishment.Parts 1 And 2, The Story Of The Ten Governors And The Story Of The Convicts.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.