The Swan River Story - Large Print Author:Phyllis Hastings There have been many tales of pioneer days in Australia, but this is something quite different. Imagine the drama of a shipload of women immigrants, the unwanted commodity of a society not yet geared to the acceptance of the skilled woman worker. With this medley of the poor, the unfortunate and the vicious sails Meltia Jones, governess, exiled ... more »for a crime she did not commit. The months on board the Polican are a nightmare, but what of the end of the voyage? Does Australia prove to be the golden country of their dreams? Melita is forced to endure hardship and humiliation before she can look ahead with confidence.« less
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