Convict Fremantle: A Place of Promise and Punishment - Softcover
Long recognized for its fine heritage buildings, the cosmopolitan port city of Fremantle has special significance in Western Australian history. As first landfall to emigrating Swan River colonists, it heralded hopes for a new life after arduous months at sea. But for thousands of prisoners incarcerated in its Convict Establishment after 1850, the future was far grimmer. Convict Fremantle: A Place of Promise and Punishment guides the reader on a fascinating journey through nineteenth century Fremantle's developing face, viewed from the pivotal perspective of its dour, sprawling Victorian gaol. There are personal insights into the lives of both officials and the inmates - some of whose cramped cells, barely more than 5 cubic meters, confined them for 21 hours a day - and tales of desperate attempts to escape. The prison's architecture, its chapels - offering quiet solace for the despondent - the outbuildings, official residences and other significant colonial sites are brought to life in a wealth of detail.
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- PublisherUWA Publishing
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 1920694331
- ISBN 13 9781920694333
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages108
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners otherwise near fine condition. Long recognised for its fine old buildings, the cosmopolitan port city of Fremantle held special significance as the first landfall of early settlers to the Swan River Colony. For them, it promised a new life, but the future was far darker for thousands of convicts transported to the colony after 1850. Seller Inventory # 008280
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: As new. ÂWEST AUSTRALIANALong recognized for its fine heritage buildings, the cosmopolitan port city of Fremantle has special significance in Western Australian history. As first landfall to emigrating Swan River colonists, it heralded hopes for a new life after arduous months at sea. But for thousands of prisoners incarcerated in its Convict Establishment after 1850, the future was far grimmer. Convict Fremantle: A Place of Promise and Punishment guides the reader on a fascinating journey through nineteenth century Fremantle's developing face, viewed from the pivotal perspective of its dour, sprawling Victorian gaol. There are personal insights into the lives of both officials and the inmates - some of whose cramped cells, barely more than 5 cubic meters, confined them for 21 hours a day - and tales of desperate attempts to escape. The prison's architecture, its chapels - offering quiet solace for the despondent - the outbuildings, official residences and other significant colonial sites are brought to life in a wealth of detail. viii, 108 p. : ill., ports. 19 cm.#0221/200123/061223 First Edition Fremantle (W.A.) -- History Convicts -- Western Australia -- Fremantle -- History Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Seller Inventory # 50878
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