Bookbot

The Barsden Memoirs (1799-1816)

An Australian Transnational Adolescence

More about the book

The memoirs detail the adventurous early life of Josephus Henry Barsden, highlighting his experiences from a Sussex smugglers' inn to a convict ship bound for New South Wales. They encompass thrilling sealing and whaling expeditions to Van Diemen's Land and Barsden's involvement in a Tahitian civil war, offering a vivid glimpse into the challenges and adventures of his formative years.

Publication

Book purchase

The Barsden Memoirs (1799-1816), Grant Rodwell

Language
Released
2023
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(Paperback)
We’ll email you as soon as we track it down.

Payment methods

No one has rated yet.Add rating