In an Unknown Prison Land
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Venture into the heart of a 19th-century penal colony with George Griffith's "In an Unknown Prison Land: An account of convicts and colonists in New Caledonia with jottings out and home." This compelling work of travel writing offers a rare glimpse into the social conditions of New Caledonia, a remote island transformed into a notorious destination for convicts. Griffith meticulously documents his observations, presenting a vivid portrait of life within the French penal system and the challenges faced by both the imprisoned and the free colonists. Explore the complex dynamics of a society grap...
Venture into the heart of a 19th-century penal colony with George Griffith's "In an Unknown Prison Land: An account of convicts and colonists in New Caledonia with jottings out and home." This compelling work of travel writing offers a rare glimpse into the social conditions of New Caledonia, a remote island transformed into a notorious destination for convicts. Griffith meticulously documents his observations, presenting a vivid portrait of life within the French penal system and the challenges faced by both the imprisoned and the free colonists. Explore the complex dynamics of a society grappling with isolation, justice, and the struggle for survival. More than just a historical account, "In an Unknown Prison Land" provides insight into the human spirit under extreme circumstances, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in Oceania history, penology, and the enduring power of human observation. This republication makes this important historical text available once more. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
