The Tin Ticket

Name: The Tin Ticket
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780425243077
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The Heroic Journey of Australia's Convict Women

By Deborah J. Swiss

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Summary

The Tin Ticket by Deborah J. Swiss unveils the gripping true stories of women convicts sentenced to transportation from Britain to Australia in the 19th century. The narrative delves into the struggles and resilience of these women as they forge new lives against the harsh backdrop of colonial society. This historical account highlights their bravery, tenacity, and the indomitable spirit they exhibited in overcoming adversity and reshaping their destinies.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by real-life stories of resilience and endurance, as it vividly recounts the harrowing journeys and indomitable spirits of women convicts transported from Britain to Australia. If you appreciate well-researched historical narratives that illuminate overlooked chapters in history, you'll find this an engaging and enlightening read.

The Tin Ticket

An incredible saga of survival in a brutal land. This moving story depicts how women sold into suffering and slavery overcame their fate.

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Featuring accounts of courage, determination and endurance, The Tin Ticket takes readers to the dawn of the nineteenth century and explores the lives of women arrested and sent into slavery in Australia and Tasmania. Discarded by Britain, they arrived as little more than property, but succeeded in forging new identities.

This is a must-read for anyone with an interest in Australian history or the development of women's rights. All of those featured played an important role in the shaping of a continent.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Tin Ticket by Deborah J. Swiss is praised for shedding light on the often overlooked stories of female convicts transported to Australia. The book draws on personal accounts to highlight the resilience and courage of these women amidst adversity, echoing themes of injustice and survival. Critics commend Swiss for bringing to life a critical aspect of history through compelling storytelling, focusing on both the individual struggles and broader societal implications.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780425243077

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 373g

Pages: 400

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Australian & Pacific History Deborah J. Swiss History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Deborah J. Swiss received her Ed.D. from Harvard University, and is the author of Women and the Work/ Family Dilemma, Women Breaking Through, and The Male Mind at Work. She lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.