Memoirs Of William Sampson, An Irish Exile

by William Sampson

Book Overview

Memoirs of William Sampson, An Irish Exile is an autobiographical account of the life of William Sampson, an Irish lawyer and political activist who was exiled to Australia during the early 19th century. The book details Sampson's early life in Ireland, his involvement in the United Irishmen rebellion, and his subsequent imprisonment and transportation to Australia. Sampson's memoir also provides insight into the conditions of Irish society during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including the political and social unrest that led to rebellion and the harsh treatment of prisoners during the transportation process. Throughout the book, Sampson reflects on his own experiences as an Irish nationalist and the challenges he faced as an exile in Australia. He also includes personal anecdotes and observations about the people and places he encountered during his travels. Memoirs of William Sampson, An Irish Exile is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of Irish political prisoners during the early 19th century and provides a unique perspective on the social and political climate of the time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430476850
• ISBN13: 9781430476856
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"