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Discover the compelling narrative of abandoned women in 19th-century Scotland and Australia in this meticulously researched book, 'Abandoned Women' by Lucy Frost. Published in 2015, this brand new edition offers an in-depth look at the struggles faced by orphaned girls, single mothers, and women living alone during a time of societal upheaval. With 240 pages of vivid storytelling, Lucy Frost draws on her expertise to paint a vivid picture of women’s harsh realities as they navigated life in rapidly industrializing cities.
As crofters and villagers migrated to urban areas, many women were left vulnerable, resorting to petty theft to survive. Those labeled as 'habit & repute a thief' faced dire consequences, often ending up tried in the High Court of Justiciary and sentenced to transportation. Frost tells the poignant story of a group of women transported to Hobart in 1838, where instead of facing imprisonment, they endured a new type of servitude as unpaid household workers.
Through engaging narratives, readers will learn about the resilience these women displayed in their fight for survival, often clashing with their middle-class employers due to their spirited nature. 'Abandoned Women' is perfect for history lovers, sociologists, and anyone interested in gender studies or colonial history. This eye-opening portrayal not only revives forgotten stories but also invites reflection on the lives of women throughout history.
Order now for fast shipping and dive into the extraordinary accounts of strength and resilience among abandoned women. This product is in stock and will be dispatched promptly from Smartfox NZ.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760290269
Year: 2015
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 240
Description:
'Her superb research and sympathetic reconstructions of nineteenth-century Scotland and Australia bring to life a long-forgotten but fascinating group of women.' - Si n Rees, author of The Floating Brothel
In the early nineteenth century, crofters and villagers streamed into the burgeoning cities of Scotland, and families splintered. Orphan girls, single mothers and women on their own all struggled to feed and clothe themselves. For some, petty theft became a part of life. Any woman deemed 'habite & repute a thief' might find herself before the High Court of Justiciary, tried for yet another minor theft and sentenced to transportation 'beyond Seas'.
Lucy Frost memorably paints the portrait of a boatload of women and their children who arrived in Hobart in 1838. Instead of serving time in prison, the women were sent to work as unpaid servants in the houses of settlers. Feisty Scottish convicts, unaccustomed to bowing and scraping, often irritated their middle-class employers, who charged them with insolence, or refusing to work, or getting drunk. A stint in the female factory became their punishment.
Many women survived the convict system and shaped their own lives once they were free. They married, had children and found a place in the community. Others, though, continued to be plagued by errors and disasters until death.
As crofters and villagers migrated to urban areas, many women were left vulnerable, resorting to petty theft to survive. Those labeled as 'habit & repute a thief' faced dire consequences, often ending up tried in the High Court of Justiciary and sentenced to transportation. Frost tells the poignant story of a group of women transported to Hobart in 1838, where instead of facing imprisonment, they endured a new type of servitude as unpaid household workers.
Through engaging narratives, readers will learn about the resilience these women displayed in their fight for survival, often clashing with their middle-class employers due to their spirited nature. 'Abandoned Women' is perfect for history lovers, sociologists, and anyone interested in gender studies or colonial history. This eye-opening portrayal not only revives forgotten stories but also invites reflection on the lives of women throughout history.
Order now for fast shipping and dive into the extraordinary accounts of strength and resilience among abandoned women. This product is in stock and will be dispatched promptly from Smartfox NZ.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760290269
Year: 2015
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 240
Description:
'Her superb research and sympathetic reconstructions of nineteenth-century Scotland and Australia bring to life a long-forgotten but fascinating group of women.' - Si n Rees, author of The Floating Brothel
In the early nineteenth century, crofters and villagers streamed into the burgeoning cities of Scotland, and families splintered. Orphan girls, single mothers and women on their own all struggled to feed and clothe themselves. For some, petty theft became a part of life. Any woman deemed 'habite & repute a thief' might find herself before the High Court of Justiciary, tried for yet another minor theft and sentenced to transportation 'beyond Seas'.
Lucy Frost memorably paints the portrait of a boatload of women and their children who arrived in Hobart in 1838. Instead of serving time in prison, the women were sent to work as unpaid servants in the houses of settlers. Feisty Scottish convicts, unaccustomed to bowing and scraping, often irritated their middle-class employers, who charged them with insolence, or refusing to work, or getting drunk. A stint in the female factory became their punishment.
Many women survived the convict system and shaped their own lives once they were free. They married, had children and found a place in the community. Others, though, continued to be plagued by errors and disasters until death.