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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... given to Brett portrays Captain Stuart not so much a brave and skilful seaman as a reckless skipper who pursued speed and profit at all costs and had no regard for the safety of his ship, crew or passengers.15 Joseph Conrad, who sailed ...
... given to Brett portrays Captain Stuart not so much a brave and skilful seaman as a reckless skipper who pursued speed and profit at all costs and had no regard for the safety of his ship, crew or passengers.15 Joseph Conrad, who sailed ...
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... Given the abundant sources now available, no one would entertain such a view, yet even though historians these days recognise the existence of the diaries, they still play them down. To some their value is diminished because of a class ...
... Given the abundant sources now available, no one would entertain such a view, yet even though historians these days recognise the existence of the diaries, they still play them down. To some their value is diminished because of a class ...
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... Given that the migrants lived under such a tight disciplinary regime at sea, it may seem that their experience has nothing much to tell us about either the society they came from or the one they went to join. Arguably, the experience ...
... Given that the migrants lived under such a tight disciplinary regime at sea, it may seem that their experience has nothing much to tell us about either the society they came from or the one they went to join. Arguably, the experience ...
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... given the portside cabins and first class had the starboard side.46 In steerage there were four vertical divisions. From stem to stern these began with the crew's quarters under the forecastle. Behind that was a compartment for single ...
... given the portside cabins and first class had the starboard side.46 In steerage there were four vertical divisions. From stem to stern these began with the crew's quarters under the forecastle. Behind that was a compartment for single ...
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... Willie his legs'. Given the circumstances, Bayes generously understated the family's predicament when he wrote 'so you will see that we are very straightened for room'.51 The stained glass of the Euterpe's skylight, which shows the.
... Willie his legs'. Given the circumstances, Bayes generously understated the family's predicament when he wrote 'so you will see that we are very straightened for room'.51 The stained glass of the Euterpe's skylight, which shows the.
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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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