02561cam a22003493u 4500 60960 UtSlPG 20260610134414.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Griffith, George Chetwynd, 1857-1906 In an Unknown Prison Land : An account of convicts and colonists in New Caledonia with jottings out and home Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-12-18 Produced by deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "In an Unknown Prison Land" by George Chetwynd Griffith is a detailed account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the realities of convicts and colonists in New Caledonia, providing insights into the lives of those affected by the penal system as well as the challenges of colonization. The work aims to highlight the stark contrasts between the beautiful landscapes of the island and the grim realities faced by its inhabitants, particularly focusing on the moral and social challenges posed by a convict population. At the start of the narrative, the author discusses his journey to New Caledonia, contrasting the experiences of travelers in America with the notion of freedom and personal initiative in colonization. Griffith introduces themes of economic exploitation and social dynamics by describing the landscape and social structure of this penal colony, outlining the challenges and nature of life for both convicts and potential colonists. He emphasizes the authoritativeness of the French governance over the settlers and convicts, while foreshadowing the complex dynamics between these groups and the potential failure of real colonization due to the ingrained social issues derived from crime and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Criminals Crime Penal colonies -- New Caledonia New Caledonia -- Social conditions -- 19th century Piffard, Harold, 1867-1938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60960 101786 101786