Forsaken Settlement: An Illustrated History Of The Settlements Of Victoria, Port Essington, North Australia 1838-1849
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Peter G. Spillett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Inscription to previous owner and sticker with owner's name on front end-pages.
This historical non-fiction work, "Forsaken Settlement: An Illustrated History Of The Settlements Of Victoria, Port Essington, North Australia 1838-1849" by Peter G. Spillett, meticulously chronicles the ambitious yet ultimately ill-fated British attempts to establish a settlement at Port Essington in Northern Australia. The book details the challenges faced by the early colonists, including harsh environmental conditions, disease, and isolation, providing a vivid account of daily life and the strategic importance of the outpost. Illustrated with historical images, it presents a comprehensive study of a significant, though often overlooked, chapter in Australian colonial history. This scholarly text offers valuable insights into the complexities of early European settlement in the tropics and the resilience of those who endeavored to forge a new life in a remote and unforgiving land.
Author: Peter G. Spillett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Inscription to previous owner and sticker with owner's name on front end-pages.
This historical non-fiction work, "Forsaken Settlement: An Illustrated History Of The Settlements Of Victoria, Port Essington, North Australia 1838-1849" by Peter G. Spillett, meticulously chronicles the ambitious yet ultimately ill-fated British attempts to establish a settlement at Port Essington in Northern Australia. The book details the challenges faced by the early colonists, including harsh environmental conditions, disease, and isolation, providing a vivid account of daily life and the strategic importance of the outpost. Illustrated with historical images, it presents a comprehensive study of a significant, though often overlooked, chapter in Australian colonial history. This scholarly text offers valuable insights into the complexities of early European settlement in the tropics and the resilience of those who endeavored to forge a new life in a remote and unforgiving land.