Publisher's Synopsis
""Notes of an Exile to Van Dieman's Land"" is a memoir written by Linus Wilson Miller, an American who was exiled to Tasmania (then known as Van Dieman's Land) in 1842 for embezzlement. The book provides a detailed account of Miller's experiences during his four-year exile, including his interactions with the indigenous people, the harsh living conditions, and the political and social climate of the time. Miller also reflects on his own personal growth and development during his time in Tasmania, as well as the lessons he learned from his mistakes. Overall, ""Notes of an Exile to Van Dieman's Land"" offers a unique and insightful look into the history and culture of Tasmania during the mid-19th century, as well as a compelling personal narrative of survival and redemption.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.