The Passage of the Damned : What Happened to the Men and Women of the Lady Shore Mutiny.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hardie, Elsbeth.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

New South Wales--History.

New South Wales.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Melbourne : Australian Scholarly Publishing Pty, Limited, 2019.

Summary:

This book by Elsbeth Hardie explores the remarkable life of George Drinkald, a young sailor from 18th-century England, whose journey to New South Wales aboard the convict ship 'Lady Shore' reveals a compelling historical narrative. Born into poverty and subjected to a harsh upbringing, Drinkald endured loss, abuse, and hardship before embarking on a transformative voyage that intertwined with significant maritime and colonial history. The work provides a detailed account of the convict women's roles, the socio-political context of the era, and the harrowing experiences aboard the ship. It also delves into life in New South Wales and Buenos Aires, reflecting on themes of resilience and survival. With meticulous research, the author sheds light on lesser-known historical events and figures, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and scholars interested in maritime and convict history. Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Hardie, Elsbeth The Passage of the Damned

ISBN:

9781922952271

OCLC:

1354208152