Australia’s Birthstain

The Startling Legacy of the Convict Era

A look into the surprisingly unknown history of Australia’s convict past. Babette Smith traces the stories of hundreds of convicts who came to Australia in the 80 years of convict transportation.

Many Australians are not fully aware of their heritage, but this title gives a new perspective by putting names and faces to those convicts who forged Australia. A fresh look into Australia’s history and how our convict past went on to become Australia’s Birthstain.