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The memoirs chronicle the early life of Josephus Henry Barsden, detailing his experiences from birth to age 16. Set against the backdrop of a Sussex smugglers' inn, the narrative includes his journey on a convict ship to New South Wales, adventures in sealing and whaling in Van Diemen's Land, and his involvement in a civil war in Tahiti. These vivid accounts provide a unique glimpse into a tumultuous period of history through the eyes of a young boy.
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The Barsden Memoirs (1799-1816), Grant Rodwell
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- Released
- 2022
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- Subtitle
- An Australian Transnational Adolescence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Grant Rodwell
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9780367753535
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Political Science & Politics, Compatriot and Exile literature
- Description
- The memoirs chronicle the early life of Josephus Henry Barsden, detailing his experiences from birth to age 16. Set against the backdrop of a Sussex smugglers' inn, the narrative includes his journey on a convict ship to New South Wales, adventures in sealing and whaling in Van Diemen's Land, and his involvement in a civil war in Tahiti. These vivid accounts provide a unique glimpse into a tumultuous period of history through the eyes of a young boy.