$58.50
- Hardcover
616 pages
- Release Date
11 November 2025
Summary
Sentenced at 26 years old for his role in an uprising against British rule in Ireland, James Meehan arrived in Australia in 1800 as a servant to English explorer Charles Grimes.
Through talent and diligence, he rose to Acting Surveyor General of the young colony, working for five governors from 1800 to 1822. Meehan was instrumental in mapping the Sydney environs and planning the town’s layout, as well as early expeditions to the Hunter Valley, Port Phillip Bay, King Island and Tasmani…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781920727420 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1920727426 |
| Author: | Peter Bradley |
| Publisher: | Ventura Press |
| Imprint: | Ventura Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 616 |
| Release Date: | 11 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.29kg |
| Dimensions: | 51mm x 167mm x 242mm |
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Peter Bradley
Peter Bradley is a passionate historian whose interest in family history began when he discovered his great-grandfather’s first-hand account of surviving a shipwreck. After a career in finance, Peter’s passion lies in uncovering the past, and bringing to light his ancestor’s remarkable legacy.
His first book, Convicted, is an engrossing and highly imaginative retelling of the story of a father, son and grandson, entwined with the history of Australia from the landing of the First Fleet in 1788.
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