9780522877533 - Vandemonians: the Repressed History of Colonial Victoria by Mccalman, Janet (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From award-winning author and historian Janet McCalman, the engrossing tale of Tasmanian convict settlers in colonial VictoriaIt was meant to be 'Victoria the Free', uncontaminated by the Convict Stain. Yet they came in their tens of thousands as soon as they were cut free or able to bolt. More than half of all those transported to Van Diemen's Land as convicts would one day settle or spend time in Victoria. There they were demonised as Vandemonians.Some could never go straight; a few were the luckiest of gold diggers; a handful founded families with distinguished descendants. Most slipped into obscurity.Burdened by their pasts and their shame, their lives as free men and women, even within their own families, were forever shrouded in secrets and lies.Only now are we discovering their stories and Victoria's place in the nation's convict history. As Janet McCalman examines this transported population of men, women and children from the cradle to the grave, we can see them not just as prisoners, but as children, young people, workers, mothers, fathers and colonists.From the author of Struggletown and Journeyings, this rich study of the lives of unwilling colonisers is an original and confronting new history of our convict past-the repressed history of colonial Victoria. From the author of Struggletown and Journeyings, this rich study of the lives of unwilling colonisers is an original and confronting new history of Australias convict past - the repressed history of colonial Victoria. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Softcover. Condition: AS NEW COPY!. AUSTRALIANA It was meant to be 'Victoria the Free', uncontaminated by the Convict Stain. Yet they came in their tens of thousands as soon as they were cut free or able to bolt. More than half of all those transported to Van Diemen's Land as convicts would one day settle or spend time in Victoria. There they were demonised as Vandemonians. Some could never go straight; a few were the luckiest of gold diggers; a handful founded families with distinguished descendants. Most slipped into obscurity. Burdened by their pasts and their shame, their lives as free men and women, even within their own families, were forever shrouded in secrets and lies. Only now are we discovering their stories and Victoria's place in the nation's convict history. As Janet McCalman examines this transported population of men, women and children from the cradle to the grave, we can see them not just as prisoners, but as children, young people, workers, mothers, fathers and colonists.343 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 24 cm. #061222 Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-323) and index.Miegunyah Press series. ; Second numbered series ; 201.Ex-convicts -- History. -- Australia -- Victoria | Convicts -- History. -- Victoria | Victoria -- Social life and customs. | Australia -- Colonization -- History -- 19th century. | Australia -- Colonization -- History -- 18th century. | Australia -- History. | Victoria -- History -- 1834-1900. | Victoria -- History -- 1901-1945. | Modern history (c 1788-1914) (Australia,Victoria) | Colonisation, imperialism & post-colonialism (Australia,Victoria) | Australian 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.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From award-winning author and historian Janet McCalman, the engrossing tale of Tasmanian convict settlers in colonial VictoriaIt was meant to be 'Victoria the Free', uncontaminated by the Convict Stain. Yet they came in their tens of thousands as soon as they were cut free or able to bolt. More than half of all those transported to Van Diemen's Land as convicts would one day settle or spend time in Victoria. There they were demonised as Vandemonians.Some could never go straight; a few were the luckiest of gold diggers; a handful founded families with distinguished descendants. Most slipped into obscurity.Burdened by their pasts and their shame, their lives as free men and women, even within their own families, were forever shrouded in secrets and lies.Only now are we discovering their stories and Victoria's place in the nation's convict history. As Janet McCalman examines this transported population of men, women and children from the cradle to the grave, we can see them not just as prisoners, but as children, young people, workers, mothers, fathers and colonists.From the author of Struggletown and Journeyings, this rich study of the lives of unwilling colonisers is an original and confronting new history of our convict past-the repressed history of colonial Victoria. From the author of Struggletown and Journeyings, this rich study of the lives of unwilling colonisers is an original and confronting new history of Australias convict past - the repressed history of colonial Victoria. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From award-winning author and historian Janet McCalman, the engrossing tale of Tasmanian convict settlers in colonial VictoriaIt was meant to be 'Victoria the Free', uncontaminated by the Convict Stain. Yet they came in their tens of thousands as soon as they were cut free or able to bolt. More than half of all those transported to Van Diemen's Land as convicts would one day settle or spend time in Victoria. There they were demonised as Vandemonians.Some could never go straight; a few were the luckiest of gold diggers; a handful founded families with distinguished descendants. Most slipped into obscurity.Burdened by their pasts and their shame, their lives as free men and women, even within their own families, were forever shrouded in secrets and lies.Only now are we discovering their stories and Victoria's place in the nation's convict history. As Janet McCalman examines this transported population of men, women and children from the cradle to the grave, we can see them not just as prisoners, but as children, young people, workers, mothers, fathers and colonists.From the author of Struggletown and Journeyings, this rich study of the lives of unwilling colonisers is an original and confronting new history of our convict past-the repressed history of colonial Victoria. From the author of Struggletown and Journeyings, this rich study of the lives of unwilling colonisers is an original and confronting new history of Australias convict past - the repressed history of colonial Victoria. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. From the author of Struggletown and Journeyings, this rich study of the lives of unwilling colonisers is an original and confronting new history of Australia s convict past - the repressed history of colonial Victoria.&Uumlber den Autor.