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The History of the Island of Van Diemen's Land, from the Year 1824 to 1835 Inclusive

About The History of the Island of Van Diemen's Land, from the Year 1824 to 1835 Inclusive

In 1835 journalist Henry Saxelby Melville (1799-1873) was jailed for contempt of court over his coverage of a trial in Van Diemen's Land, Australia. He used this time to write a critical account of the colony's history and prison system, which was smuggled to England and published in 1835.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108039208
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 286
  • Published:
  • November 2, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x216x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 370 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 6, 2024

Description of The History of the Island of Van Diemen's Land, from the Year 1824 to 1835 Inclusive

In 1835 journalist Henry Saxelby Melville (1799-1873) was jailed for contempt of court over his coverage of a trial in Van Diemen's Land, Australia. He used this time to write a critical account of the colony's history and prison system, which was smuggled to England and published in 1835.

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