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Bound for America [electronic resource] : the transportation of British convicts to the colonies 1718-1775 / A. Roger Ekirch.
Publisher: Oxford : Clarendon, 1987Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 277 p., [4] p. of plates) : ill., maps.ISBN: 9780191675157.Subject(s): Penal colonies -- Great Britain -- Colonies -- History -- 18th century | Penal colonies -- Maryland -- History -- 18th century | Penal colonies -- Virginia -- History -- 18th century | Criminal justice, Administration of -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century
| True CrimeAdditional Physical Form: Print version : 9780198202110DDC classification: 365.34 Online resources: Oxford scholarship online Summary: 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.
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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.
Specialized.
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.