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Australia's Birthstain - The Startling Legacy of the Convict Era (Paperback)
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Australia's Birthstain - The Startling Legacy of the Convict Era (Paperback)
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Babette Smith traces the stories of hundreds of convicts over the
80 years of convict transportation to Australia. Putting a human
face on the convicts' experience, she paints a rich picture of
their crimes in Britain and their lives in the colonies. We know
about Port Arthur, Norfolk Island, chain gangs and floggings, but
this was far from the experience of most. In fact, most convicts
became good citizens and the backbone of the new nation. So why did
we need to hide them away? "Australia's Birthstain" rewrites the
story of Australia's convict foundations, revealing the involvement
of British politicians and clergy in creating a birthstain that
reached far beyond convict crimes. Its startling conclusion offers
a fresh perspective on Australia's past.
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