These Few Lines: A Convict Story: The Lost Lives of Myra & William Sykes by Graham Seal

These Few Lines: A Convict Story: The Lost Lives of Myra & William Sykes by Graham Seal

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Book Type: SECONDHAND
ISBN: 9780733319488
Author: Graham Seal
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: ABC Books
Place: Sydney NSW
Year: 2006
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 236 pages
Period: 19th Century

Book Description

Secondhand. Near fine. Minor mark on top foredge.

With deftness and superb storytelling Graham Seal uses his own scholarly research, the fragments of letters, diary and journal entries left by Myra and William Sykes to give his readers an insight into an early Australian convict life.

These Few Lines is a historical detective story for lovers of Colonial Australian history; based on the correspondence of William Sykes and his wife, Myra. William was transported to Western Australia for manslaughter in 1867 as a result of a savage and controversial poaching affray near Rotherham, UK.

Over 25 years Myra corresponded with her husband hoping one day to be reunited. A very human and moving record of a woman's courage, determination and unflinching love for her family, against all odds. (publisher blurb)

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