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A First Fleet Family: A Hitherto Unpublished Narrative Of Certain Remarkable Adventures Compiled From The Papers Of Sergeant William Dew Of

A First Fleet Family: A Hitherto Unpublished Narrative Of Certain Remarkable Adventures Compiled From The Papers Of Sergeant William Dew Of

Becke, Louis
Jeffery, Walter

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Military BiographiesAustralia & OceaniaFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164526529
ISBN13: 9781164526520
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A First Fleet Family: A Hitherto Unpublished Narrative Of Certain Remarkable Adventures Compiled From The Papers Of Sergeant William Dew Of The Marines is a historical book written by Louis Becke and first published in 1896. The book tells the story of the Dew family, who were among the first settlers in Australia in the late 18th century. The narrative is based on the papers of Sergeant William Dew of the Marines, who was a member of the First Fleet that arrived in Australia in 1788. The book provides a vivid account of the challenges and hardships that the Dew family faced as they settled in a new land. It covers their journey from England to Australia, their struggles to establish a new home, and their encounters with the indigenous people of the land. The book also documents the various adventures and misadventures of the Dew family, including their encounters with bushrangers and their participation in the early colonial wars. The narrative is written in a lively and engaging style, making it an entertaining read for history enthusiasts. It provides a unique perspective on the early days of Australian settlement and the experiences of the first European settlers in the country. Overall, A First Fleet Family is a fascinating historical account that offers a glimpse into the lives of the first pioneers of Australia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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