Joseph Mason: Assigned Convict, 1831–1837

A fascinating first-hand account of Joseph Mason's experiences as an assigned convict in colonial New South Wales. Mason's narrative offers a valuable personal perspective on convict life, work and the realities of early colonial society. An important contribution to Australian convict history, this work will appeal to readers and collectors interested in transportation, colonial New South Wales, Australian social history and first-hand historical accounts. Hard covers wrapped in dust jacket, very clean throughout.