Reviews on Through the Eyes of Thomas Pamphlett: Convict and Castaway
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Here are some reviews on my non-fiction book (now an ebook) on the early 19th century Australian convict, Thomas Pamphlett, Through the Eyes of Thomas Pamphlett: Convict and Castaway. Details of where the ebook can be obtained (Amazon, Kobo, Apple and Google) follow the reviews. (I’ll need to check with Goodreads re the code below; meanwhile click on the ‘Goodreads reviews’ link below for eight reviews on the book at Goodreads.)
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Goodreads reviews for Through the Eyes of Thomas Pamphlett: Convict and Castaway
Reviews from Goodreads.com
Reviews and letters relating to the print version (which is virtually the same as the ebook)
‘… he has done a mighty job.’ ‘I … found myself glued to the pages.’ Review by Terry O’Connor, The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, 4 December 1993, p.W7.
‘Pearce’s book is much more than a history of Pamphlett’s life. [There are] whole chapters on the life of the convicts, the background and the general history.’ ‘The book comes with an excellent index, is well produced and well illustrated.’ Review by National Trust magazine, Queensland, April 1994, p.23.
‘This is more than the story or family history of one convict.’ ‘The photographs are wonderful …’ ‘… this work provides a guide to what family historians can achieve. I thoroughly recommend it to any one with an interest in any aspect of the convict system of colonial Australia.’ Review in Descent, the journal of the Society of Australian Genealogists, Sydney, vol.24, no.2, June 1994, p.78.
‘Mr Pearce is to be congratulated on his work on Thomas Pamphlett. He has written a detailed book on an important figure in the establishment of Brisbane, made that information easily accessible and placed it in the wider context.’ Review by Dr Michael White, QC, Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, vol.XV, no.9, November 1994, pp.455-456.
‘This book is not just good, it is outstanding …’ ‘Not only is it well written, it is easy to read, entertaining and above all accurate.’ ‘… it should find its place alongside other classics … such as … Robert Hughes’ [international best seller] The Fatal Shore.’ Letter from Mr John Sands, Wynnum Manly & Districts Historical Society, Brisbane, 25 March 1994.
‘What a magnificent book!’ ‘Congratulations! You’ve written one of the most fascinating, enlightening books I’ve read for such a long time …’ ‘[The book] was close to ‘can’t put down’ category for me – as it was for our daughter, who’s not a regular bookworm!!’ Letters from Mr Frank Warrick, newsreader, Seven Nightly News, TV Channel 7, Brisbane, 4 March and 5 May 1994.
‘… a beautiful production.’ ‘… you write very clearly and logically …’ ‘It would make a great TV series …’ Letter from best-selling author Mr Hugh Lunn, 21 March 1994.
‘[The book] is one of the most accurate accounts of our early history.’ ‘Chris Pearce skilfully contrasts the life of the Moreton Bay Aborigines with that of the white society of the day.’ ‘I take pleasure in recommending this book to anyone interested in Australian history and things Australian.’ Letter from Brisbane Lord Mayor Jim Soorley, 15 November 1993, who launched the book at City Hall.
‘Congratulations on a fine production.’ ‘I enjoyed the whole story very much, particularly the Moreton Bay section …’ ‘… the choice of illustrations was excellent.’ Letter from Ms Kathleen Hamey, the Balmain Association, Sydney, 14 January 1994.
Where to obtain a copy of the ebook
Amazon
Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Through-Eyes-Thomas-Pamphlett-Castaway-ebook/dp/B00QHEGGA6
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Through-Eyes-Thomas-Pamphlett-Castaway-ebook/dp/B00QHEGGA6
US: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Eyes-Thomas-Pamphlett-Castaway-ebook/dp/B00QHEGGA6
Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Through-Eyes-Thomas-Pamphlett-Castaway-ebook/dp/B00QHEGGA6
NZ: as per US
Kobo Books
Australia: https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/through-the-eyes-of-thomas-pamphlett
UK: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/through-the-eyes-of-thomas-pamphlett
US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/through-the-eyes-of-thomas-pamphlett
Canada: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/through-the-eyes-of-thomas-pamphlett
NZ: https://www.kobo.com/nz/en/ebook/through-the-eyes-of-thomas-pamphlett
Apple iTunes
Australia: https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/through-eyes-thomas-pamphlett/id946797962?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
UK: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/through-eyes-thomas-pamphlett/id946797962?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
US: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/through-eyes-thomas-pamphlett/id946797962?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Canada: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/book/through-eyes-thomas-pamphlett/id946797962?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
NZ: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/book/through-eyes-thomas-pamphlett/id946797962?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Google Play
