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Breaking Free
Nineteen-year-old Annie finds herself incarcerated in the Kew Lunatic Asylum in 1894, her memories shrouded in a fog of confusion. She finds an unlikely ally in the Matron of the asylum who is determined to help her break free from her nightmarish reality. As Annie's journey to rediscover herself intertwines with the Matron's fight for justice, they must confront the darkness of a society that silences and oppresses women. But in the depths of her despair, will the man she loves be there to support her? This emotional and powerful story exposes the abuses and mistreatment that were all too common in mental institutions in the late 1800s.
Family & Fortune
When fate dismantles her world, a young woman discovers the strength to build a new life in a wild land. In a tale that spans continents and generations, Family & Fortune follows the extraordinary journey of Mary Ann Turner, a young woman from 19th-century England who dares to forge her own path in the face of adversity. When Mary Ann's father arranges her marriage to Richard Evans, a former convict seeking redemption in the untamed wilds of Australia, she must leave behind everything she knows and embark on a perilous voyage to a strange new land. As Mary Ann and Richard carve out a life together amidst the harsh beauty of the Australian landscape, they face unimaginable challenges that tes...
Conflict at Hanging Rock
Robert Blayney thought his life was over. But a twist of fate has landed him in Port Phillip clutching his ticket of leave. Now he is left to his own devices to make his way into the interior in the early days of European settlement. Soon the rest of his family join him on his farm. With the exception of his brother who is incarcerated in Van Diemen’s Land. As he becomes wealthy and his reputation as a gentleman grows, his desire to hide the secret of his convict past is thwarted by family conflict. When the family feud comes to a climax, will Robert lose all hope? Meanwhile, the growing community is struggling with a conflict of its own. Will the ongoing dispute over the use of the Hanging Rock Water and Recreation reserve ever be resolved? Conflict at Hanging Rock is the debut novel of Pauline Wilson. It is a work of fiction based on true events in colonial Australia with a fair quota of conflict and drama. Pick up your copy today
Letters from Victorian Pioneers
Addressed by pioneers to His Excellency Charles Joseph La Trobe ... ; Each paper listed separately in this Bibliography.
Settlers and Convicts; Or, Recollections of Sixteen Years' Labour in the Australian Backwoods
Few references to early contact.
Contact
Revised edition of a senior secondary school textbook which traces the history of Aboriginal and white relations in Australia since the beginning of European settlement in 1788. Extensive use is made of documents and visual evidence, and the text aims to redress the traditional imbalance of standard Australian histories. First published in 1985.
Settlers and Convicts
In "Settlers and Convicts," Alexander Harris provides a vivid and gripping portrayal of Australian colonial life during the mid-19th century, intertwining the experiences of free settlers and transported convicts. Harris employs a keen observational style, weaving together personal narratives with broader social commentary, capturing the complexities of Australian society built upon the juxtaposition of hope and despair. His work reflects the pervasive themes of survival and adaptation, drawing readers into the harsh realities and remarkable resilience of those who shaped the nascent nation. As a commentary on the socio-economic conditions of the time, the novel serves as both a historical d...
Here My Home
This book chronicles the life and times of Captain John Stuart Hepburn, master mariner, overlander and founder of Smeaton Hill, Victoria. The book includes a full bibliography and a the Hepburn family tree.
