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Discover the enthralling history of madness in New South Wales with *Bedlam at Botany Bay*. This award-winning book dives deep into the lives of individuals grappling with mental health struggles in the colonial era. Through meticulous research and poignant narratives, author explores the intertwined fates of convicts, settlers, and officials during a time of societal upheaval. As you turn each page, engage with the dramatic tales brought forth from letters, legal documents, and personal accounts that highlight the human experience amidst chaos and colonialism. *Bedlam at Botany Bay* not only chronicles incidents of insanity, but also reveals how perceptions of mental health shifted during Australia's formative years. The vivid case studies create a compelling portrait of life on the fringe, showing how madness was both a personal and collective experience in a fledgling colony. This book is shortlisted for several prestigious literary awards, cementing its importance in understanding Australian history. Whether you're a history buff, a student, or simply curious about mental health narratives, this book is an essential read. Perfect for adding to your historical library, *Bedlam at Botany Bay* invites you to reflect on freedom, loss, and societal norms. Order now, as our free shipping ensures you can immerse yourself in this compelling narrative in no time. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781742236179. Year: 2019. Publisher: NewSouth Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236179
Year: 2019
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
*Winner of the Australian History Prize in the NSW Premier's History Awards 2020*
*Shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards Non-Fiction Book Award*
*Shortlisted for the 2020 Ernest Scott Prize for History*
*Shortlisted for the Australian Historical Association's Kay Daniels Award*
Madness stalked the colony of New South Wales and
tracing its wild path changes the way we look at our colonial history.
What happened when people went mad in the
fledgling colony of New South Wales? In this important new history, we find out
through the tireless correspondence of governors and colonial secretaries, the delicate
descriptions of judges and doctors, the brazen words of firebrand politicians,
and the heartbreaking letters of siblings, parents and friends. We also hear
from the mad themselves. Legal and social distinctions faded as delusion and
disorder took root — in convicts exiled from their homes and living under the
weight of imperial justice, in ex-convicts and small settlers as they grappled
with the country they had taken from its Indigenous inhabitants, and in
government officers and wealthy colonists who sought to guide the course of
European history in Australia.
These stories of madness are woven together
into a narrative about freedom and possibilities, unravelling and collapse. Bedlam at Botany Bay looks at people who
found themselves not only at the edge of the world, but at the edge of sanity.
It shows their worlds colliding.
'Bedlam at Botany Bay is a page-turner. A cascade of vivid case studies and their tragi-comic impact on t
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236179
Year: 2019
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
*Winner of the Australian History Prize in the NSW Premier's History Awards 2020*
*Shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards Non-Fiction Book Award*
*Shortlisted for the 2020 Ernest Scott Prize for History*
*Shortlisted for the Australian Historical Association's Kay Daniels Award*
Madness stalked the colony of New South Wales and
tracing its wild path changes the way we look at our colonial history.
What happened when people went mad in the
fledgling colony of New South Wales? In this important new history, we find out
through the tireless correspondence of governors and colonial secretaries, the delicate
descriptions of judges and doctors, the brazen words of firebrand politicians,
and the heartbreaking letters of siblings, parents and friends. We also hear
from the mad themselves. Legal and social distinctions faded as delusion and
disorder took root — in convicts exiled from their homes and living under the
weight of imperial justice, in ex-convicts and small settlers as they grappled
with the country they had taken from its Indigenous inhabitants, and in
government officers and wealthy colonists who sought to guide the course of
European history in Australia.
These stories of madness are woven together
into a narrative about freedom and possibilities, unravelling and collapse. Bedlam at Botany Bay looks at people who
found themselves not only at the edge of the world, but at the edge of sanity.
It shows their worlds colliding.
'Bedlam at Botany Bay is a page-turner. A cascade of vivid case studies and their tragi-comic impact on t