Over the Mountains of the Sea: Life on the Migrant Ships 1870–1885Auckland University Press, 01 հոկ, 2013 թ. - 240 էջ Drawing upon more than 80 personal diaries and journals of those on board, this resource explores the rich experience and the trials and tribulations of hopeful Anglo-Celtic pilgrims headed to Australia and New Zealand aboard migrant ships in the late 19th century. From daily routines to matters of food, health, religion, crime, and mutiny, this history unearths the humor, scandal, and personal triumph that defined the nautical pilgrimage of hundreds. |
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... Mary Dobie on the May Queen's voyage of 1877. There is no doubt that the pictures are a lovely finishing touch but the heart of the book is in the words and ideas and this is where I have received the greatest assistance and guidance ...
... Mary Dobie on the May Queen's voyage of 1877. There is no doubt that the pictures are a lovely finishing touch but the heart of the book is in the words and ideas and this is where I have received the greatest assistance and guidance ...
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... Mary Dobie, who were travelling first class with their mother, the widowed Ellen. A young swell by the name of Henry Dixon had come on board at Gravesend to farewell them. As he walked down the gangway afterwards waving goodbye, he ...
... Mary Dobie, who were travelling first class with their mother, the widowed Ellen. A young swell by the name of Henry Dixon had come on board at Gravesend to farewell them. As he walked down the gangway afterwards waving goodbye, he ...
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... Mary, seventeen, was with the single women and the next two, Charles, fifteen, and Fred, twelve, were forward with the single men. As well as finding their own special places, the passengers had to be introduced to the routines and ...
... Mary, seventeen, was with the single women and the next two, Charles, fifteen, and Fred, twelve, were forward with the single men. As well as finding their own special places, the passengers had to be introduced to the routines and ...
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... migrants began their great adventure it was not long before they were overcome by seasickness. WILLIAM BARRAUD, E-310-Q-004, ALEXANDER TURNBULL LIBRARY, WELLINGTON, NEW Mary Dobie's last lingering look back at London preserved in.
... migrants began their great adventure it was not long before they were overcome by seasickness. WILLIAM BARRAUD, E-310-Q-004, ALEXANDER TURNBULL LIBRARY, WELLINGTON, NEW Mary Dobie's last lingering look back at London preserved in.
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... Captain Fox, seven migrants from the Scimitar, Dr. Mary Dobie's last lingering look back at London preserved in watercolours. COURTESY OF THE DRAKE BROCKMAN FAMILY The Dallam Tower's voyage in 1873 demonstrated how vulnerable a.
... Captain Fox, seven migrants from the Scimitar, Dr. Mary Dobie's last lingering look back at London preserved in watercolours. COURTESY OF THE DRAKE BROCKMAN FAMILY The Dallam Tower's voyage in 1873 demonstrated how vulnerable a.
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Enemies easily made | |
Disorder crime and punishment | |
Mutinies and Hyde Park meetings | |
The virgins cage | |
Birth death and the doctor | |
Land fever | |
So here ends my journey | |
Bibliography | |
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Over the Mountains of the Sea: Life on the Migrant Ships, 1870-1885 David Hastings Հատվածի դիտում - 2006 |
Over the Mountains of the Sea: Life on the Migrant Ships, 1870-1885 David Hastings Հատվածի դիտում - 2006 |
Over the Mountains of the Sea: Life on the Migrant Ships 1870-1885 David Hastings Դիտել հնարավոր չէ - 2013 |
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