The Convict Valley by Mark Dunn
The story of the second British penal settlement in Australia, where a notoriously brutal convict regime became the template for penal stations in other states. Mark Dunn explores relations between the white settlers and the local Aboriginal landholders, and uncovers a long forgotten massacre.
'The Convict Valley is beautifully written, rich in new insights and fresh informationIt's a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history.' - The Australian
'Meticulously researched and engagingly written, Dunn's book is a towering achievement of depth and quality.' - Newcastle Herald
'A highly readable, carefully structured account of the Hunter Valley's colonial history.' - History Australia
'Meticulously researched and engagingly written, Dunn's book is a towering achievement of depth and quality.' - Newcastle Herald
'A highly readable, carefully structured account of the Hunter Valley's colonial history.' - History Australia
Mark Dunn is a public historian and former chair of the Professional Historians Association of NSW and ACT. He is descended from convicts who settled in the Hunter, and he has spent two decades investigating the history, heritage and archaeology of the region.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781760528645 |
| ISBN 10 | 1760528641 |
| Title | The Convict Valley |
| Author | Mark Dunn |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
| Year published | 2020-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Australian History 2021 (Australia), Short-listed for Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2022 (Australia) |
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