The Exiles (The Australians, Vol. 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

William Stuart Long (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Dell (May 15, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440123747
• ISBN-13: 978-0440123743
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the Exiles, May 1, 2000

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Stephanie Webb (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Exiles (The Australians, Volume 1) (Paperback)

This book takes you back to the late 1700's to England where criminals, justly and unjustly accused, were transported under ghastly conditions to Australia to begin a new colony. When reading this book, you really feel as if you were there right along with the exiled prisoners. Although the book is fiction, it is based on events that actually happened, and I feel I now understand a bit more about this period in Australia's history. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the rest of the series.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Australian series is a compelling historical record., November 1, 1999

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Annabel Coombes ([e-mail]) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Exiles (The Australians, Vol. 1) (Hardcover)

This series should be used as a teaching guide. It gives a remarkable insight into the reality of a new colony built on hatred and fear. What our ancestors endured was without doubt incredible. The corruption and politics unequalled. The insensitivity of the British Admiralty and the cruelty of the English Government against the Irish and their own people was horrific. Vivian Stuart's research and insight into the personalities of our founding fathers & early colonists is brilliant. This historical record has been written with passion and understanding. I advise every Australian and those interested in history to read this account. It is also a tribute to William Bligh, who should be vindicated in history as he was not only a great mariner but a fine leader. Read it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The 1st of the Australian series,excellent,well written, April 13, 1998

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Judi Waller([e-mail]) (Australia.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Exiles (The Australians, Vol. 1) (Hardcover)

I have 10 hard back volumes of the Australian series, all written under William Stuart Long, all very well written and well worth the long wait to obtain your full series collection. I believe there are two more one being the Nationals which I would love to be able to locate.All are based on factual historical events making the fictional characters appear as real people in history.Apart from the history the story is very entertaining,making it hard to put the book down.