Nine Years In Van Diemen's Land (1848) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781160205047)

Nine Years in Van Diemen's Land is a first-hand account of the experiences of J. Syme, a Scottish convict who was transported to the British penal colony of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed description of the harsh conditions and brutal treatment that convicts faced in the colony, including the use of flogging and solitary confinement as punishment. Syme also offers insights into the social and economic conditions of the colony, including the struggles of free settlers and the exploitation of Indigenous people. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of convict life in Australia and the impact of British colonialism on Indigenous communities.This Book Is In English.This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.

Author: J. Syme
ISBN-10: 1160205043
ISBN-13: 9781160205047
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/22/2010
Pages: 390
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d