Fleeting Encounters: Pictures & Chronicles Of The First Fleet

Fleeting Encounters: Pictures & Chronicles Of The First Fleet

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Peter Emmett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Historic Houses, 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Fleeting Encounters: Pictures & Chronicles Of The First Fleet presents a compelling historical account of the pivotal journey that shaped a continent. This meticulously researched volume illustrates the experiences of the First Fleet, offering both visual and written records from that transformative era. It uncovers the challenges, discoveries, and human stories of the early European arrivals in Australia, providing a vivid portrait of their initial interactions and settlements. The narrative chronicles the arduous voyage and the establishment of the first penal colony, detailing the profound impact on both the newcomers and the indigenous inhabitants. An essential resource for historians and enthusiasts alike, it offers an authoritative perspective on a foundational period in Australian history.

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Description

Author: Peter Emmett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Historic Houses, 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Fleeting Encounters: Pictures & Chronicles Of The First Fleet presents a compelling historical account of the pivotal journey that shaped a continent. This meticulously researched volume illustrates the experiences of the First Fleet, offering both visual and written records from that transformative era. It uncovers the challenges, discoveries, and human stories of the early European arrivals in Australia, providing a vivid portrait of their initial interactions and settlements. The narrative chronicles the arduous voyage and the establishment of the first penal colony, detailing the profound impact on both the newcomers and the indigenous inhabitants. An essential resource for historians and enthusiasts alike, it offers an authoritative perspective on a foundational period in Australian history.