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Image of Convict Words
Author Amanda Laugesen
Binding Paperback
Edition Standard
Condition Fair
Publisher Oxford Uni Press
Release Date 01 Jan 1970
Price
$45.00
Weight 0.300kg
ISBN 9780195516555

This popular lexical monograph is presented in the form of a dictionary with supporting quotations from contemporary texts, including newspapers, government reports and documents, and novels. Convict Words explores the distinct and colourful language of the Australian convict era, and is an essential reference tool for all interested in this period of Australian history.