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Synopsis
A moving collection of a family’s journey from poverty to far-off lands.
Emigrant's Home Letters presents Henry Parkes’s real letters that trace his emigration from England to Australia, revealing the hopes, hardships, and resilience of a family seeking a new life.
With an intimate preface and introduction, this edition lets you hear the voices behind the historical story: a young man’s reflections on travel, work, and the challenges of starting over in a distant colony. The letters cover the early years in London and Sydney, the daily realities of making do, and the bonds that kept a family close across oceans. Gentle humor and candid detail sit beside the grit of hardship, offering a window into 19th-century emigration and the making of a nation through personal letters.
- First-person accounts of life in Birmingham, London, and Sydney in the 1830s–1840s.
- Everyday struggles, family ties, and practical details of starting anew abroad.
- Context from a prefatory introduction that frames the letters’ significance.
- A historical portrait of ambition, perseverance, and the costs of migration.
Ideal for readers interested in family letters, migration history, and the early years of Australia, told through candid, preserving correspondence.
This edition makes the past feel immediate, inviting you to hear the voices of those who lived it.
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About the Author
Henry Parkes is Assistant Professor of Music at the Institute of Sacred Music and Department of Music at Yale University.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of letters written by Henry Parkes, a young man who emigrated from England to Australia in the 19th century. The letters provide a firsthand account of Parkes' experiences as he navigates the challenges and opportunities of life in a new country. Through Parkes' vivid descriptions, readers gain insights into the social, economic, and political landscape of Australia during this transformative period. The letters also reveal Parkes' personal struggles and triumphs as he strives to establish a new life in a foreign land. This book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of early European settlers in Australia and the indomitable spirit of those who sought a better life on its shores. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331299523_0
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