SKU: B-000380

The Brand On His Coat

Author: Rica Erickson

Condition: In good condition. The cover has scuffing/wear. There is a pen tick in the index. No other issues. Clean and tidy pages. No dog ears. Tight binding.

Biography & Memoir History Australiana

Australia Australian History Local History Western Australia Australian Convicts Colonial Australia Convicts

The Brand On His Coat by Rica Erickson opens a window on Western Australia’s convict era through vivid true stories that history buffs crave. This 1983 local classic blends biography with colonial history, tracing the lives of men shipped halfway around the world and branded by the system that claimed them.

University of Western Australia Press published this vintage paperback for readers who relish Australian convict history beyond the usual stereotypes. Erickson’s meticulous research spotlights everyday voices from the 1850s–1870s, making the book a trusted reference for students, family historians and travellers exploring heritage sites between Fremantle and the outback.

The copy is in good, gently-used condition: pages are clean and the binding remains tight, while the cover carries honest shelf wear that suits its scholarly vintage feel. A neat pen tick in the index is the only mark, so searches for names or places stay quick and easy.

Ideal for collectors of Australiana or anyone seeking a readable, factual journey into colonial Australia, The Brand On His Coat offers an engaging, no-spoiler tour of a formative chapter in the nation’s story.

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