Bound for America the transportation of British convicts to the colonies 1718-1775
During the 18th century, transportation to the colonies became Britain's foremost criminal punishment. This study combines analysis with narrative to provide insights into the origins of crime and the treatment of offenders during this period in both the UK and the USA.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Clarendon
1987, 1987
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | During the 18th century, transportation to the colonies became Britain's foremost criminal punishment. This study combines analysis with narrative to provide insights into the origins of crime and the treatment of offenders during this period in both the UK and the USA. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 277 p., [4] p. of plates ill., maps |
| ISBN: | 9780191675157 |