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Letters - Describing How Benjamin Wait Was Condemned to Death,
Reprieved at the Last Minute by the Darting Exertions Ofhis Wife,
Transported to Chains to Van Dieman's Land, and How He Escaped Wait, Benjamin & Introduction By Brown, Mary & Afterword By Cross, Michael
Book Description: Press Porcepic, Erin, 1976. Hard Cover. Book
Condition: Very Good/Fair 1st
thus. Octavo -- from 7.75" to 9.75" Tall. originally published in 1843,
this is the story of a political prisoner and the ordeals which saw him
receive a death sentence from which he managed to escape; "a vivid
picture of political life in the 19th Century, of arrogant
artistocrats, cruel punishments, and remarkable heroism, and in the
end, of the trimph of a man who was able to survive only because of his
deep religious faith, his courage, and his rebellious spirit.";
Introduction by Mary Brown, spruce cloth w/gilt lettering, 159 pgs.
incl. Afterword by Michael Cross, illustrated;.Describing how Benjamin Wait was arrested in the Niagara region,
condemned to death, reprieved at the last minute by the efforts of his
wife, transported in chains to Tasmania and how he escaped. Lots of history books in my listings....happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases to give you the best price possible.
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