{"title":"Alison Alexander","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlison Alexander is a celebrated author known for her meticulous research and engaging narrative style, specialising in Australian history. Her works offer readers an insightful exploration into the past, particularly focusing on the rich and complex history of Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTasmania's Convicts\u003c\/em\u003e, Alison delves into the lives of the convicts who were sent to Tasmania, providing a vivid portrayal of their experiences and the enduring impact they had on the region. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the roots of Tasmania's modern society through its tumultuous beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ambitions of Jane Franklin\u003c\/em\u003e presents a captivating biography of Jane Franklin, the intrepid wife of a governor, whose adventurous spirit and progressive ideas left a significant mark on Tasmanian history. Alison Alexander's detailed account brings to life Jane Franklin’s journey, ambitions, and her contributions to the cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese works are perfect for readers passionate about history, biography, and memoir genres, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past with stories that continue to resonate today. Explore Alison Alexander's captivating books to better understand the unique historical tapestry of Tasmania and its people.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ambitions-of-jane-franklin-by-alison-alexander-9781760292546","title":"The Ambitions of Jane Franklin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2014 National Biography Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An engrossing biography of a fascinating and fearless modern woman.' - \u003cem\u003eProfessor Marilyn Lake, La Trobe University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a period when most ladies sat at home with their embroidery, Jane Franklin achieved fame throughout the western world, and was probably the best travelled woman of her day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlison Alexander traces the life of this inimitable woman, from her birth in late eighteenth-century London, her marriage to Sir John Franklin, the famous Arctic explorer, and her many trips to far-flung locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArriving in Tasmania in 1837 when Sir John became governor, she swept like a whirlwind through the colony: attempting to rid the island of snakes, establishing a scientific society, adopting an Aboriginal girl, and sending a kangaroo to Queen Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her husband disappeared in the Arctic on an expedition to discover the Northwest Passage, she single-handedly turned him from a failure into one of England's noblest heroes. She continued travelling well into her 70s and died at age 84, refusing to take her medicine to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845933256940,"sku":"9781760292546","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20312403482814.jpg?v=1758901016"},{"product_id":"tasmanias-convicts-by-alison-alexander-9781743318720","title":"Tasmania's Convicts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the convicts arriving in Van Diemen's Land, it must have felt as though they'd been sent to the very ends of the earth. In \u003cem\u003eTasmania's Convicts\u003c\/em\u003e, Alison Alexander tells the history of the men and women transported to what became one of Britain's most notorious convict colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the lives of dozens of convicts and their families, she uncovers stories of success, failure, and everything in between. While some suffered brutal conditions, most served their time and were freed, becoming ordinary and peaceful citizens. Yet over the decades, a terrible stigma became associated with the convicts, and they and the whole colony went to extraordinary lengths to hide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of Tasmanians today have convict ancestry, whether they know it or not. While the public stigma of its convict past has given way to a contemporary fascination with colonial history, Alison Alexander debates whether the convict past lingers deep in the psyche of white Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849980956908,"sku":"9781743318720","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19088883482808.jpg?v=1759071456"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alison-alexander.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}