Australia's Birthstain: The Startling Legacy of the Convict Era

by Babette Smith

Babette Smith traces the stories of hundreds of convicts over the 80 years of convict transportation to Australia. Putting a human face on the convicts' experience, she paints a rich picture of their crimes in Britain and their lives in the colonies. We know about Port Arthur, Norfolk Island, chain gangs and floggings, but this was far from the experience of most. In fact, most convicts became good citizens and the backbone of the new nation. So why...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1741756758
• ISBN13: 9781741756753
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"