Settlers and Convicts

Settlers and Convicts, believed to be by Alexander Harris, closely follows the tale of a settler in New South Wales who must help his group farm, create a woodcut, and build houses. Contents: «Chapter I. Arrival at Sydney. Perambulation of Sydney—The market—Dungaree settlers over their pipes—The wharves—The harbor by moonlight—The St. Giles's of Sydney Chapter II. Convict Discipline. Magistrates' law in former times—Dark doings at iron-gangs—Military justices—A flogging-scene at Bathurst Gaol—Flogging to extort confession—A prosecutor and judge all in one.»