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Family History & Genealogy
Follow the threads connecting generations. This collection brings together family histories, genealogical research and personal discoveries that illuminate ancestors, communities and the lives hidden within historical records.
1 bookAustralian Biography
Meet the people behind Australia's history. From celebrated figures to remarkable lives almost lost to time, these biographies reveal personal stories of ambition, hardship, achievement, controversy and change.
1 bookColonial Australia
Journey through Australia during the colonial era, from early European settlement to Federation. Discover the communities, conflicts, industries, institutions and everyday lives that helped shape the emerging nation.
1 bookNorfolk Island
Explore the remarkable history, people and stories of Norfolk Island. From its convict settlements and colonial administration to island life, families and heritage, this collection reveals the many layers of one of Australia's most fascinating historical places.
1 bookConvict Australia
Discover the lives and experiences of the men and women transported to Australia. From crime and sentencing to the voyage, convict settlements, punishment and freedom, these books uncover the human stories behind Australia's convict past.
1 bookBushrangers & Outlaws
Stories of bushrangers, rebels, rogues and outlaws who lived beyond the boundaries of colonial law. Explore the people, crimes, pursuits and legends that became part of Australian folklore.
1 bookAustralian History
Explore the people, places and events that have shaped Australia. From First Nations and colonial history to migration, conflict, industry and social change, discover stories from across the nation's past.
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