Vandemonians : the repressed history of colonial Victoria
McCalman, Janet, 1948-2021
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Click and Collect for Vandemonians : the repressed history of colonial VictoriaFrom award-winning author and historian Janet McCalman, the engrossing tale of Tasmanian convict settlers in colonial Victoria. 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.
Main title:
Vandemonians : the repressed history of colonial Victoria / Janet McCalman.
Author:
McCalman, Janet, 1948-, author
Imprint:
Carlton, Victoria : The Miegunyah Press, 2021.©2021
Collation:
xiii, 343 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
97805228775339780522877533
Dewey class:
364.809945994.5364.809
Language:
English
BRN:
472654
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 364.809 MACC | Available |
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 994.5 MACC | Available |
| Hampton Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 994.5 MACC | Available |
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 994.5 MACC | Available |
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