Tolpuddle Boy: Transported to Hell and Back - Couverture souple

Brown, Alan James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1905512775 ISBN 13 : 9781905512775

Editeur : Five Leaves Publications, 2010

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In 1834, six Dorset farm labourers were arrested and sentenced to seven years transportation to Australia. Their crime? To set up a 'friendly society' to bargain for better wages and escape appalling poverty. This book follows the story of the youngest 'Martyr', James Brine, from his boyhood in Tolpuddle, to the terrors of convict life in Australia, and the triumphant return to England after public outcry forced the sentences to be quashed, and the 'Tolpuddle Martyrs' became popular heroes. It also introduces colourful characters such as James Frampton, the ruthless landowner who framed the Martyrs, and the mythical superhero, Captain Swing, who inspired poverty riots across England.

Revue de presse

Written in a lively style...a good read (School Librarian)

This stirring account provides a wonderfully clear insight into an interesting period of history, complete with a glossary of terms used, a who's who of characters and even a song of freedom (PTA magazine Summer 2002)

An informative introduction to the importance of trade unions - invaluable for parents looking for ways to explain workers' solidarity to their kids (U (The Unison Magazine) 2002-12-01)

This book is great for children with a taste for history who want to read a tale about ordinary people rather than kings and queens. (U Magazine, December 2002)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Five Leaves Publications
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1905512775
• ISBN 13: 9781905512775
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible