Abandon Woman

Abandoned Women by Lucy Frost

A powerful account of feisty Scottish convict women who arrived in Hobart in 1838 and their struggle for survival in colonial Australia.

Feisty Women in a Harsh New World

Author Lucy Frost memorably paints a vivid picture of a boatload of women and their children who arrived in Hobart in 1838. Transported from Scotland as convicts, these women were sent to work as unpaid servants for settlers in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). But being feisty Scottish convicts, they were not used to bowing and scraping, and they often irritated their employers with their independent spirit.

Survival Against the Odds

When punished for their defiance, these women were sent to the notorious female work factories - brutal institutions designed to break their spirits. Yet many survived the harsh convict system, married, and had children. While some found a place in colonial society, others were plagued by errors, disasters, and death. This compelling history reveals the resilience, courage, and determination of women who refused to be broken.

What makes this book important:

• Women's history - Untold stories of female convicts
• Scottish heritage - Scottish women transported to Australia
• Colonial Australia - Life in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) 1838
• Social history - Female work factories and convict servitude
• Resilience - Stories of survival and defiance

Perfect for readers interested in:

• Australian convict history
• Women's history and social history
• Tasmanian and Scottish heritage
• Colonial Australia
• Stories of resilience and survival
• Genealogy and family history research

Why this book matters: Abandoned Women gives voice to the forgotten women of Australia's convict past. Lucy Frost's meticulous research and compelling narrative honour these feisty Scottish women who survived against overwhelming odds and helped build colonial Australia.

Ideal for: History enthusiasts, genealogy researchers, readers interested in women's history, Australian colonial history, Tasmanian heritage, and anyone fascinated by stories of courage and survival.

A memorable tribute to the abandoned women who refused to be forgotten.