Our Convict V1 (1864)

Our Convict V1 (1864) is a historical novel written by Mary Carpenter. The book is set in 19th century England and follows the story of a young woman named Mary, who is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to transportation to Australia as a convict. The novel explores the harsh realities of life for convicts on board the ship, as well as their struggles to survive in the new and unfamiliar land of Australia. Mary Carpenter's vivid descriptions of the characters and their experiences provide a fascinating insight into the social and political issues of the time, including poverty, injustice and the brutal treatment of convicts. The book is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire and the lives of those who were caught up in its web.In Two Volumes.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.