Convict Sydney

<p><strong><em>Convict Sydney</em></strong> is a collection of biographies of the men women and child convicts that were</p><p>transported to Port Jackson between 1788 and 1840. It's not a compilation of the most</p><p>successful or the worst offenders but a medley of the everyday citizens that lived and</p><p>breathed in Sydney town. Each character has been brought to life with glimpses into their</p><p>personalities and their social lives their hopes and aspirations. Their individual experiences</p><p>offer a broader insight into the daily happenings of Sydney and the convict system. From</p><p>Elizabeth Sullivan who was known about town as the 'Fighting Hen of Cooks River' with</p><p>her flamboyant dress and tough countenance to Robert Sidaway who entertained local</p><p>residents by hosting dramatic performances in his theater.</p><p><br></p><p>We step into early Sydney as it was taking shape and learn about the types of work routines</p><p>punishments rewards uniforms marriage restrictions and so much more by walking in a</p><p>convict's shoes. <em>Convict Sydney</em> also explores what life was like after the prisoners had</p><p>completed their sentences. How they eked out a living and created their new identities in</p><p>their tight-knit but ever growing community. Their stories flesh out the living reality.</p><p><br></p><p>Thought provoking sometimes shocking poignant and often uplifting <em>Convict Sydney</em> offers</p><p>both insight and entertainment as we become privy to the humanity of each convict the highs</p><p>and the lows of their lives</p>