Bound for America
Author | : A. Roger Ekirch |
Publisher | : Oxford [Oxfordshire] : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 1987 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105038355413 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Bound for America written by A. Roger Ekirch and published by Oxford [Oxfordshire] : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 18th century, transportation to the colonies became Britain's foremost criminal punishment. This study combines analysis with narrative to provide insights into the origins of crime and the treatment of offenders during this period in both the UK and the USA.