Upon the Mercy of Government: the Story of the Surrender, Transportation, and Imprisonment of Michael Dwyer and His Wicklow Comrades, and Their Subsequent Lives in New South Wales
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Upon the Mercy of Government - The Story of the Surrender, Transportation and Imprisonment of Michael Dwyer and his Wicklow Comrades, and their Subsequent Lives in New South Wales (1988)
EN PB US FEISBN: 9780860290131 bzw. 0860290131, in Englisch, Radio Telefís Éireann, Dublin, Taschenbuch, gebraucht, Erstausgabe.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Joe Collins Rare Books [56872749], Dublin, Ireland.
(2), 286 pages. Illustrated. 210x145mm. Original publisher's pictorial card covers. 'Upon the Mercy of Government' records the exact circumstances which led to the surrender of Michael Dwyer and his closest comrades; it traces their fortunes from their subsequent imprisonment in Kilmainham Jail, to their eventual transportation to the penal colony of New South Wales. Gift inscription in pen on half-title, otherwise a very good copy without any damage, library stamps or other markings.
(2), 286 pages. Illustrated. 210x145mm. Original publisher's pictorial card covers. 'Upon the Mercy of Government' records the exact circumstances which led to the surrender of Michael Dwyer and his closest comrades; it traces their fortunes from their subsequent imprisonment in Kilmainham Jail, to their eventual transportation to the penal colony of New South Wales. Gift inscription in pen on half-title, otherwise a very good copy without any damage, library stamps or other markings.
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Upon the mercy of government (1803)
EN PB NWISBN: 9780860290131 bzw. 0860290131, in Englisch, Radio Telefís Éireann, Taschenbuch, neu.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Book-Fare [2829905], Dublin, Ireland.
UNUSED, VERY GOOD, NOT EX-LIBRARY, some inner pages are creased, shows signs of shelfwear, 286 pages. For a period of five years following the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland, Michael Dwyer and a dwindling number of his followers held out in the Wicklow mountains. But the abortive rising of Robert Emmet in July 1803 led to a major military operation being directed against them. Upon the Mercy of Government records the exact circumstances which led to the surrrender of Dwyer and his closest imrades; it traces their fortunes from their subsequent imprisonment under the rrrannical Edward Trevor in Kilmainham Jail, io their eventual transportation in the convict ship 'Tellicherry' to the penal colony of New South Wales. Initially granted the status of free settlers, they were soon confronted by the dictatorial governor, William Bligh of the 'Bounty'. This painstakingly researched book gives a vivid account of their subsequent struggles to attain economic viability. It concentrates in particular on the career of Michael Dwyer, tracing his subsequent disastrous business dealings and his sad death. Upon the Mercy of Government is an historical work which portrays a very human story and also gives fresh insights into the history of both Ireland and Australia in the early part of the nineteenth century.
UNUSED, VERY GOOD, NOT EX-LIBRARY, some inner pages are creased, shows signs of shelfwear, 286 pages. For a period of five years following the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland, Michael Dwyer and a dwindling number of his followers held out in the Wicklow mountains. But the abortive rising of Robert Emmet in July 1803 led to a major military operation being directed against them. Upon the Mercy of Government records the exact circumstances which led to the surrrender of Dwyer and his closest imrades; it traces their fortunes from their subsequent imprisonment under the rrrannical Edward Trevor in Kilmainham Jail, io their eventual transportation in the convict ship 'Tellicherry' to the penal colony of New South Wales. Initially granted the status of free settlers, they were soon confronted by the dictatorial governor, William Bligh of the 'Bounty'. This painstakingly researched book gives a vivid account of their subsequent struggles to attain economic viability. It concentrates in particular on the career of Michael Dwyer, tracing his subsequent disastrous business dealings and his sad death. Upon the Mercy of Government is an historical work which portrays a very human story and also gives fresh insights into the history of both Ireland and Australia in the early part of the nineteenth century.
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Upon the mercy of government: The story of the surrender, transportation, and imprisonment of Michael Dwyer and his Wicklow comrades, and their subsequent lives in New South Wales (1988)
EN PB USISBN: 9780860290131 bzw. 0860290131, in Englisch, 286 Seiten, Radio Telefis Eireann, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, _nearfine_.
For a period of five years following the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland, Michael Dwyer and a dwindling number of his followers held out in the Wicklow mountains. But the abortive rising of Robert Emmet in July 1803 led to a major military operation being directed against them. Upon the Mercy of Government records the exact circumstances which led to the surrrender of Dwyer and his closest imrades; it traces their fortunes from their subsequent imprisonment under the rrrannical Edward Trevor in Kilmainham Jail, io their eventual transportation in the convict ship 'Tellicherry' to the penal colony of New South Wales. Initially granted the status of free settlers, they were soon confronted by the dictatorial governor, William Bligh of the 'Bounty'. This painstakingly researched book gives a vivid account of their subsequent struggles to attain economic viability. It concentrates in particular on the career of Michael Dwyer, tracing his subsequent disastrous business dealings and his sad death. Upon the Mercy of Government is an historical work which portrays a very human story and also gives fresh insights into the history of both Ireland and Australia in the early part of the nineteenth century. Paperback, Edition: Not Indicated, Label: Radio Telefis Eireann, Radio Telefis Eireann, Product group: Book, Published: 1988, Studio: Radio Telefis Eireann, Sales rank: 5585710.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, _nearfine_.
For a period of five years following the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland, Michael Dwyer and a dwindling number of his followers held out in the Wicklow mountains. But the abortive rising of Robert Emmet in July 1803 led to a major military operation being directed against them. Upon the Mercy of Government records the exact circumstances which led to the surrrender of Dwyer and his closest imrades; it traces their fortunes from their subsequent imprisonment under the rrrannical Edward Trevor in Kilmainham Jail, io their eventual transportation in the convict ship 'Tellicherry' to the penal colony of New South Wales. Initially granted the status of free settlers, they were soon confronted by the dictatorial governor, William Bligh of the 'Bounty'. This painstakingly researched book gives a vivid account of their subsequent struggles to attain economic viability. It concentrates in particular on the career of Michael Dwyer, tracing his subsequent disastrous business dealings and his sad death. Upon the Mercy of Government is an historical work which portrays a very human story and also gives fresh insights into the history of both Ireland and Australia in the early part of the nineteenth century. Paperback, Edition: Not Indicated, Label: Radio Telefis Eireann, Radio Telefis Eireann, Product group: Book, Published: 1988, Studio: Radio Telefis Eireann, Sales rank: 5585710.
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Upon the mercy of government: The story of the surrender, transportation, and imprisonment of Michael Dwyer and his Wicklow comrades, and their subsequent lives in New South Wales
EN USISBN: 9780860290131 bzw. 0860290131, in Englisch, Radio Telefis Eireann, gebraucht.
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books Ltd.
Radio Telefis Eireann. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Your purchase also supports literacy charities.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books Ltd.
Radio Telefis Eireann. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Your purchase also supports literacy charities.
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Upon the Mercy of Government: the Story of the Surrender, Transportation, and Imprisonment of Michael Dwyer and His Wicklow Comrades, and Their Subsequent Lives in New South Wales (1988)
EN PB USISBN: 9780860290131 bzw. 0860290131, in Englisch, Radio Telefís Éireann, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland, plus shipping, Shipping area: EUR.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books UK, FIFE, Dunfermline, [RE:5].
Softcover.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books UK, FIFE, Dunfermline, [RE:5].
Softcover.
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