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TITLE 

AUD $

A BURGLAR'S LIFE. H/C + D/W (Ed: W & J.E. Hiener) Facsimile Edition, 1968. Originally published in 1893 as A Burglar's Life or The Stirring Adventures of the Great English Burglar, Mark Jeffrey. It is a thrilling history of the dark days of convictism in Australia. A good / clean second-hand copy.

25.00

A BURGLAR'S LIFE. H/C + worn D/W (Ed: W & J.E. Hiener) Facsimile Edition, 1968. Originally published in 1893 as A Burglar's Life or The Stirring Adventures of the Great English Burglar, Mark Jeffrey. It is a thrilling history of the dark days of convictism in Australia.

12.95

AGAINST THE WIND. S/C (R. Butler) 1978 / Corgi Paperback. 236pp. The story of Mary Mulvane transported from Ireland to New South Wales in 1796 for a petty crime.

1.50

ALEXANDER PEARCE OF MACQUARIE HARBOUR: Convict, Bushranger,Cannibal.  H/C + D/W  (Dan Sprod)  1st Edition, 1977. 175pp.  In this reasoned reconstruction, the exploits of the notorious cannibal-convict, Alexander Pearce, the Man-Eater of Macquarie Harbour (Tasmania) and prototype for Marcus Clarke's Gabbett, are traced from his (partly unpublished) confessions to the penal authorities and by exhaustive reference to contemporary records of all kinds. Pearce's two escapes from the hated penal settlement in 1822 & 1823, the fate of his companions, his successful crossing of the mountains and adventures whilst ranging the bush are reconstructed. The author succeeds in separating the truth from sensational legend and examines the factors which motivated Pearce's cannibalism and the convict's contribution to the exploration of unknown regions of the colony.   Ex Lib copy in very good condition with a few tape marks inside the front and back cover. This very scarce book was limited to only 750 printed copies of which this copy is Number 310. 

SOLD

ARTHUR PHILLIP. S/C  (Thea Stanley Hughes)  1982. 112pp.  This is a most interesting study on this early naval officer and the early convict days.

9.50

BLUE BLOODS OF BOTANY BAY. H/C + D/W (G. Mackaness) 1st Edition, 1953. 143pp. A book of historical tales of early Australia. Scarce.

40.00

BOUND FOR AUSTRALIA. H/C + D/W (D.T. Hawkings) 1987. 269pp. This book is the first guide for family historians wishing to follow the movements and destiny of an ancestor who was transported to Australia. It sets out the systematic sequence by which a convict can be traced from his conviction at court to his life in Australia and it provides invaluable assistance with that other genealogical problem - establishing the convict's place of origin.

SOLD

CAPTAIN MELVILLE. H/C (F. Clune) 1st Edition, 1956. 216pp. A story of the early convict system and early gold discoveries. This copy has some stained pages. Special.

11.00

CONVICT BY CHOICE. S/C (J.M. Butler) 1974. 186pp. This is the story of James Austin (Marjorie Butler's ggg uncle) who came from Somerset to Australia in 1803; and the tales of some elders of her family - Austins and Butlers - who have lived during the past two hundred years.

19.50

CONVICT DAYS. H/C + worn D/W (P. Warung) 1960 / Aust. Book Society. 206pp. A selection of stories which most of them appeared in the Bulletin in the 1890's and were subsequently published in four volumes, the last of which appeared in 1898.

SOLD

CONVICT WORKERS: Reinterpreting Australia's past.  H/C + D/W (Ed: Stephen Nicholas)  1988.  246pp. Ex lib. Excellent condition. Original price £55.     A bargain .... Special.

35.00

CONVICTS. A School Project for study, reference work and cutting up at home or school. A Peter Leyden's Resource Book No. 6. (New)

3.00

CONVICTS & THE COLONIES. S/C (A.G.L. Shaw) Reprint, 1981. 399pp. A study of Penal Transportation from Great Britain & Ireland to Australia & other parts of the British Empire. (New)

21.95

FAMILIES IN COLONIAL AUSTRALIA. S/C (Edited by: Patricia Grimshaw,  Chris McConville & Ellen McEwen. 1985. 227pp. The accounts presented in this book extend over all mainland states and cover the full span of the colonial period from the convict period to the early twentieth century. They introduce the reader to families in the city and 'the bush', to the families of the poor and the 'well to do', to those falling apart or settled into comfortable routines. Here is a fresh and valuable collection which can help us to understand 'the way we were'.

22.00

FIRST FLEET FAMILIES OF AUSTRALIA. H/C (C.J. Smee) 1st Edition, 1988. Contains the Genealogical details of 456 First Fleeters, their children and grandchildren. (New)

SOLD

THE FIRST FLEETERS. S/C  (Edited by: Paul G. Fidlon, et al) 1st Edition, 1981. 86pp. A comprehensive listing of convicts, marines, seamen, officers, wives, children & ships.

SOLD

FOR THE TERM OF HIS NATURAL LIFE. S/C  (M. Clarke) 1981 / Angus & Robertson  355pp. This is one of Marcus Clarke's well known outstanding novels. Specially condensed illustrated edition.

9.50

FOR THE TERM OF HIS NATURAL LIFE. S/C (M. Clarke) 1982 / A & R. 355pp. This is possibly one of Marcus Clarke's well known outstanding novels. A cheap 'reading copy' ... Special!  

(We have other cheap paperback copies of this title still available … please enquire!)

5.00

GENERAL MUSTERS OF NEW SOUTH WALES, NORFOLK ISLAND and VAN DIEMAN'S LAND: 1811. H/C (Ed: C.J. Baxter) 1987. 192pp. This book contains a return of the names of the convicts between 5th February and 5th March. As also those who are not actually convicts but have been so and are at present in the colony. Also contains those at Hobart, Norfolk Island and Dalrymple. Ex lib.

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JOHN GRAHAM, CONVICT, 1824. H/C (R. Gibbings) 1956. 129pp. An historical narrative of two persons (John Graham & Eliza Anne Fraser) who were fated to meet at the other end of the world in circumstances which could hardly have been more distressing! Ex lib. Special.

4.00

LAGS & LEGIRONS. H/C (G. Mackeness) 1944. 117pp. An account of the convicts in New South Wales and Norfolk Island.

32.50

LAGS & LEGIRONS. H/C (G. Mackeness) 1944. 117pp. An account of the convicts in New South Wales and Norfolk Island.

30.00

LANDED ENTERPRISE and PENAL SOCIETY: A History of Farming and Grazing in New South Wales before 1821.  H/C + D/W   1976.  265pp.   Scarce.

27.50

LIFE IN VAN DIEMAN'S LAND.  H/C + D/W  (J. Goodrick) Convict life in early Tasmania.

10.95

LIFE IN VAN DIEMAN'S LAND. S/C - Paperback (J. Goodrick) 1980 / Seal. 220pp. Convict life in early Tasmania. (New)

4.50

OLD COLONIAL BY-WAYS. S/C (C.H. Bertie) 1974. The author takes his readers on a delightful colonial journey illustrated by 58 water colours, etchings and pencil drawings by Sydney Ure Smith. Originally published in 1928 this facsimile edition recalls the peace and charm of colonial Campbelltown, Camden, Picton, Windsor, Hartley, Parramatta, Castle Hill, Old Sydney, the south coast and Ambleside (South Australia). Cover is slightly stained.

11.50

ORPHANS OF HISTORY: The Forgotten Children of the First Fleet. S/C (Robert Holden) 1999. 219pp. In this book the author describes the lives of these forgotten young colonists: their grim existence in the slums of London, their astonishing experiences in its courts and prisons and their uncertain future in their strange new home. There is much to read here. Near new condition.

25.00

PATRICK LOGAN. H/C + D/W (C. Bateson) 1st Edition, 1966. 190pp. Tyrant of Brisbane Town.

30.00

PENAL PENINSULA. H/C + D/W (I. Brand) 1978. 226pp. This outstanding book tells the story of Port Arthur and its Outstations: 1827 to 1898. Illustrated.

25.00

REGULATIONS OF THE PENAL SETTLEMENT AT PORT ARTHUR. S/C (H.A. Evans & Son)  1966. 25pp.

5.00

SAILING HOME. H/C + D/W (Text: D. Iggulden, Photographs: M. Clarke) 1988. 120pp. A pictorial record of the First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage.

12.00

SETTLERS and CONVICTS. S/C (By: An Emigrant Mechanic - Alexander Harris?) Reprint, 1969. 245pp. Recollections of sixteen years' labour in the Australian Backwoods.

8.00

TALES OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM. H/C + D/W (Ed: B.G. Andrews) 1st Edition, 1975. 300pp. The selected stories of Price Warung on the early convict days.

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THE CRIMES OF THE FIRST FLEET CONVICTS. S/C (J. Cobley) 1970. 324pp. A comprehensive register of the First Fleet convicts and their crimes and sentences. Each entry contains all the information on each convict. A remarkable piece of research and a valuable historical record. (New)

22.50

THE CURRENCY LASS. H/C - cover worn (J. Devaney) 1st Edition, 1927. 239pp. A tale of the convict days. ( 1 page slightly torn)

25.00

THE FLOATING BROTHEL.  S/C  (Sîan Rees)  Reprint, 2001. 248pp. The extraordinary story of the Lady Julian (sometimes referred to as the Lady Juliana) and its cargo of female convicts bound for Botany Bay. Ex lib.

15.00

THE FORGOTTEN GENERATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND and VAN DIEMANS LAND.  H/C + D/W   (Reg Wright)  1986.   198pp.  This book provides much information on the early convicts plus lists of people and a General Muster.  Ex lib copy.

SOLD

THE HISTORY OF VAN DIEMAN'S LAND. H/C + D/W (H. Melville, Edited by: G. Mackaness) 1st Edition, 1965. 199pp. This book deals with the period from 1824 to 1835 (Inclusive) during the administration of Lieutenant-Governor George Arthur.

SOLD

THE IRISH EXILES IN AUSTRALIA. H/C + D/W (T.J. Kiernan) 1954. 196pp. This is a story of the Irish who went in convict ships and subsequent events. Mint condition.

30.00

THE THIRD FLEET CONVICTS. H/C (Ed: R.J. Ryan) 1983. 126pp. An alphabetical listing of names, giving place and date of conviction, length of sentence and ship of transportation. (New)

SOLD

THIRD FLEET FAMILIES OF AUSTRALIA. H/C (C.J. Smee) 1st Edition, 1991. Contains the Genealogical details of 311 Third Fleeters, their children and grandchildren. (New)

SOLD

THROUGH THE EYES OF THOMAS PAMPHLETT: Convict & Castaway.   S/C       (C. Pearce) 1993. 188pp. A history of this convict who landed at Moreton Bay, Qld.

SOLD

TRANSPORTED IN PLACE OF DEATH: Convicts in Australia. H/C + D/W (Christopher Sweeney) 1981.  185pp.  This book presents a lively panoply of the new colony and the thriving life that surrounded its black core of convict life. Very informative !

25.00

UNWILLING EMIGRANTS. H/C + D/W (A. Hasluck) 1959. 165pp. A study of the convict period in Western Australia. Ex lib.

17.50

WITH SHAME REMEMBERED. H/C + D/W (B. Beatty) 1st Edition, 1962. 212pp. An account of the early and wild convict days in Australia.

16.00

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Some more titles on this subject can also be found on our AUSSIE BOOKS - Hesperian Press page.

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