Our Convict V1 (1864)

Our Convict V1 (1864)

Mary Carpenter

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia de Australasia y el Pacífico
ISBN:
9781437108934
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''Our Convict V1'' is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Carpenter and published in 1864. The book is set in England during the 19th century and tells the story of a young woman named Mary who is falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to transportation to Australia as a convict. The novel follows Mary’s journey as she is transported across the sea to a new land and forced to adapt to a harsh and unforgiving environment. Along the way, she meets a variety of other convicts and learns about their stories and struggles. The book explores themes of injustice, resilience, and redemption, and offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in colonial Australia. Overall, ''Our Convict V1'' is a compelling historical novel that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period of British and Australian history.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.

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