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    William Westwood: In His Own Words
    William Westwood: In His Own Words
    William Westwood: In His Own Words
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    William Westwood: In His Own Words

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    William Westwood was only sixteen when he was transported from Essex as a convict for stealing a coat. After landing in New South Wales and being assigned to a cruel master who would have him flogged at any opportunity, he decided that he would reclaim his freedom by any means necessary. Years later, as an inmate on Norfolk Island, a place known

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAustralian Bushranging
    Release dateOct 28, 2022
    ISBN9780648957287
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