{"title":"Carmen Callil","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the remarkable works of \u003cem\u003eCarmen Callil\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and publisher known for her significant contributions to the world of literature and history. Born in Melbourne, Australia, and based in the UK, Callil is celebrated for her insightful narratives that seamlessly blend personal stories with broader historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCallil's works, such as the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eOh Happy Day\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers a window into the past, unveiling intricate details of historical events and figures through a compelling storytelling style. Her books often delve into themes of social history, shedding light on pivotal moments and movements in a way that is both educational and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a keen reader looking to deepen your understanding of military and social history, Carmen Callil's collection promises to enrich your perspective and knowledge. Discover her meticulously researched books that bring history to life by browsing our selection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oh-happy-day-by-carmen-callil-9780099548560","title":"Oh Happy Day","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarmen Callil explores her roots in a book that is a miracle of research and whose writing is fuelled by righteous anger—a story of Empire, migration, and the poverty and injustices of nineteenth-century England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA triumphant family memoir\u003c\/em\u003e - Hallie Rubenhold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePowerfully told...an impressive work\u003c\/em\u003e - The Times\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eOh Happy Day\u003c\/i\u003e gives a voice to the voiceless\u003c\/em\u003e - Australian Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this remarkable book, Carmen Callil discovers the story of her British ancestors, beginning with her great-great-grandmother Sary Lacey, born in 1808, an impoverished stocking frame worker. Through detailed research, we follow Sary from slum to tenement and from pregnancy to pregnancy. We also meet George Conquest, a canal worker and the father of one of Sary's children. George was sentenced—for a minor theft—to seven years' transportation to Australia, where he faced the extraordinary brutality of convict life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut for George, as for so many disenfranchised British people like him, Australia turned out to be his Happy Day. He survived, prospered, and eventually returned to England, where he met Sary again, after nearly thirty years. He brought her out to Australia, and they were never parted again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA miracle of research and fuelled by righteous anger, \u003cem\u003eOh Happy Day\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of Empire, migration, and the inequality and injustice of nineteenth-century England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA remarkable tale...drawing chilling parallels to the inequalities of our times\u003c\/em\u003e - Observer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343616594156,"sku":"9780099548560","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11574433482223.jpg?v=1744000332"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/carmen-callil.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}