Maconochie's Experiment
Publisher: John Murray
Published: June 21, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9780719560453
Subjects: Australasian & Pacific history: c 1750 to c 1900; Human rights; Penology & punishment; Australia
Description: In 1840 Australia was full of transported convicts, and Norfolk Island was a prison of "ultimate terror". This volume tells the story of Governor of Norfolk Island from 1840-1843, Alexander Machonochie and how he introduced changes and improved conditions for the prisoners.