The remarkable story of Manx prisoners sent to the penal colonies during the 18th and 19th Centuries. The stories of their trials and subsequent journeys to Australia and Tasmania is remarkable, and this book throws open a window on to a part of Manx life that has long since been forgotten. Hampton Creer's thorough research turns this tragic story into an interesting read.
The remarkable story of Manx prisoners sent to the penal colonies during the 18th and 19th Centuries. The stories of their trials and subsequent journeys to Australia and Tasmania is remarkable, and this book throws open a window on to a part of Manx life that has long since been forgotten. Hampton Creer's thorough research turns this tragic story into an interesting read.