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Book Synopsis: The convict women who built a continent..."A moving and fascinating story." --Adam Hochschild, author of King Leopold's Ghost
Historian Deborah J. Swiss tells the heartbreaking, horrifying, and ultimately triumphant story of the women exiled from the British Isles and forced into slavery and savagery-who created the most liberated society of their time.
The Tin Ticket takes us to the dawn of the nineteenth century and into the lives of Agnes McMillan, whose defiance and resilience carried her to a far more dramatic rebellion; Agnes's best friend Janet Houston, who rescued her from the Glasgow wynds and was also transported to Van Diemen's Land; Ludlow Tedder, forced to choose just one of her four children to accompany her to the other side of the world; Bridget Mulligan, who gave birth to a line of powerful women stretching to the present day. It also tells the tale of Elizabeth Gurney Fry, a Quaker reformer who touched all their lives. Ultimately, it is the story of women discarded by their homeland and forgotten by history-who, by sheer force of will, become the heart and soul of a new nation.
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Discover the untold stories of courage and resilience in The Tin Ticket: The Heroic Journey of Australia's Convict Women. This captivating book by historian Deborah J. Swiss sheds light on the tragic yet inspiring experiences of women exiled from the British Isles and thrust into a world of slavery and savagery. Through their extraordinary tales, Swiss unveils the remarkable spirit that led them to create the most liberated society of their time.
Step into the early 19th century and become immersed in the lives of Agnes McMillan, a woman whose defiance and strength ignited a dramatic rebellion, and her loyal friend Janet Houston, who braved the treacherous journey from the Glasgow wynds to Van Diemen's Land. Witness the heart-wrenching choices Ludlow Tedder faced as she had to decide which of her four children to take with her to a distant land, and follow the lineage of powerful women stretching across generations, starting with Bridget Mulligan.
The Tin Ticket is not only about the resilience of these remarkable women, but also the impact of Quaker reformer Elizabeth Gurney Fry in their lives. This powerful narrative sheds light on the forgotten chapters of history, bringing to the forefront the indomitable will of those discarded by their homeland. Their stories remind us that it is through sheer force of will that they became the heart and soul of a new nation.
Uncover the heroic journey of Australia's convict women by immersing yourself in the pages of The Tin Ticket. Get your copy now and be transported to a time when courage knew no bounds. Order now and embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience and triumph.
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