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A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson

A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson

Tench, Watkin

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Australia & OceaniaCriminology

ISBN10: 1023139707
ISBN13: 9781023139700
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson offers a firsthand, detailed record of the establishment of the first European settlement in New South Wales, Australia. Watkin Tench, an officer of the British Marines, provides an invaluable historical perspective on the challenges and triumphs of establishing a penal colony at Port Jackson.

This meticulously prepared account details the early years of the settlement, painting a vivid picture of life in this remote and unfamiliar land. From the initial arrival of the First Fleet to the daily struggles for survival and the complex interactions with the indigenous population, Tench's narrative provides unparalleled insight into the realities of early Australian settlement. Explore the history of Australia's beginnings and the development of its unique societal structures through this important historical document. Ideal for anyone interested in Australian history, penal colonies, or the broader story of Oceania.

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