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This book explores the language of the Australian convict era, taking the form of a dictionary with supporting quotations from contemporary texts, including newspapers, government reports and documents, contemporary observations, and novels. It will become an essential reference tool for all interested in this period of Australian history.
This book is the first to organize and explain current scholarship on convict criminology, corrections and criminal justice in an accessible manner. From activism to the emergence of undergraduate programmes in prisons, it provides a clear guide to the complexities of the field.
The Hermit Convict by Reverend William Draper is about the trial of young James Stewart, who conflicts with his employer Mr. Hartlop about a promised position in the shipping industry. Excerpt: "Poor Stewart! He seemed as if he could have broken through all rules and customs while Julet was under examination. It was only by a violent effort that he restrained his indignation. But as the case for the prosecution closed, he seemed to have lost every glimpse of hope."