Colonial tears and sweat : the working class in nineteenth-century New Zealand; ...
Colonial tears and sweat : the working class in nineteenth-century New Zealand
About this objectFor many thousands of people in nineteenth century New Zealand, life in the colony was no glorious adventure. It was a land in whichy only the fittest survived and the most enterprising prospered. For the rest, fortune was less kind. Contents: The longest emigrant route in the world -- Arrival : rain, mud, rats and sandflies -- A glorious country for a labouring man -- The greatest evil of all -- When a young woman immigrates -- Rough, queer servants -- Summer dust storms, winter mud -- Persons of ill repute -- Sweating : work or slavery? -- Exodus.
Date Made1984
PublisherReed
Publication PlaceAuckland
Subject and Association KeywordsWorking class -- New Zealand -- History
Subject and Association KeywordsNew Zealand -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
CollectionThomas & Bridget Gallagher Library
Object Type ISBN/ISSN589014935
Object number2014.1.1010
Spine Label305.562 MIL
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