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A Complete Account Of The Settlement At Port Jackson

A Complete Account Of The Settlement At Port Jackson

Tench, Watkin

Paperback

General World History

Publisher Price: $16.99

ISBN10: 937639867X
ISBN13: 9789376398676
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.37 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A complete account of the settlement at Port Jackson presents a detailed historical record of the early years of a British penal colony in New South Wales, focusing on the challenges, labor, and daily life of settlers, convicts, and military personnel. The narrative begins by explaining the author's purpose in documenting the colony's progress, emphasizing the need to provide an accurate account of conditions, hardships, and social interactions. Early sections describe the arrival of the first fleet and the establishment of the settlement, highlighting struggles with scarce resources, difficult living conditions, and the effort required to create a functional community. The account also explores interactions with the Indigenous population, illustrating the cultural exchanges and tensions that arose as the newcomers adapted to unfamiliar surroundings. Through careful observation and reflection, the book captures both the resilience of the settlers and the fragility of life in a nascent colony. It provides insight into the hopes, labor, and perseverance that underpinned the survival and growth of a challenging new environment, offering a vivid portrait of early colonial life.

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