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In an Unknown Prison Land

In an Unknown Prison Land

Griffith, George Chetwynd
Piffard, Harold

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Australia & OceaniaTravel GeneralCriminology

ISBN10: 102347719X
ISBN13: 9781023477192
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Venture into the heart of a 19th-century penal colony with George Griffith's In an Unknown Prison Land: An account of convicts and colonists in New Caledonia with jottings out and home. This compelling work of travel writing offers a rare glimpse into the social conditions of New Caledonia, a remote island transformed into a notorious destination for convicts.

Griffith meticulously documents his observations, presenting a vivid portrait of life within the French penal system and the challenges faced by both the imprisoned and the free colonists. Explore the complex dynamics of a society grappling with isolation, justice, and the struggle for survival.

More than just a historical account, In an Unknown Prison Land provides insight into the human spirit under extreme circumstances, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in Oceania history, penology, and the enduring power of human observation. This republication makes this important historical text available once more.

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