The Australian Captive: Or An Authentic Narrative Of Fifteen Years In The Life Of William Jackman (1859) is a memoir written by William Jackman, detailing his experiences as a captive in Australia for fifteen years. The book provides a first-hand account of the harsh living conditions and brutal treatment endured by convicts in Australia during the 19th century.Jackman describes his journey from England to Australia as a convict, his arrival in Sydney,...