Over the Mountains of the Sea: Life on the Migrant Ships, 1870-1885Auckland University Press, 2006 - 294 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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Էջ 58
... Emilie Letts luckily did not have to wait so long . Relief for her came mercifully just north of the line when she noted that it was cooler and much more enjoyable . From this moment , it seemed to get steadily cooler and twelve days ...
... Emilie Letts luckily did not have to wait so long . Relief for her came mercifully just north of the line when she noted that it was cooler and much more enjoyable . From this moment , it seemed to get steadily cooler and twelve days ...
Էջ 84
... Emilie Letts , who found themselves in more comfortable surroundings than steerage yet unable to afford the full service . Letts's description of her working day has much more in common with the Couchmans and the Palmers than the Piries ...
... Emilie Letts , who found themselves in more comfortable surroundings than steerage yet unable to afford the full service . Letts's description of her working day has much more in common with the Couchmans and the Palmers than the Piries ...
Էջ 97
... Emilie Letts settled down in a shady spot under the poop - deck hatchway . The sun was hotter than it had been for days but the shade and a slight breeze coming off the water kept her comfortable . It had been a busy morning with the ...
... Emilie Letts settled down in a shady spot under the poop - deck hatchway . The sun was hotter than it had been for days but the shade and a slight breeze coming off the water kept her comfortable . It had been a busy morning with the ...
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A great wrench at the heart | 16 |
The mountains of the sea | 43 |
A time to every purpose | 73 |
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