Australia's First Fleet: The Voyage And The Re-Enactment 1788/1988
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; worn spine/
In 1788, eleven ships carrying convicts, marines, and colonial officers departed Portsmouth, England, on a voyage that would irrevocably alter the course of history — and two centuries later, a bold re-enactment brought that founding journey back to life. Australia's First Fleet: The Voyage and the Re-Enactment 1788/1988 by Jonathan King chronicles both the original, harrowing passage of the First Fleet under Captain Arthur Phillip and the 1988 bicentennial recreation that retraced those same seas, offering a vivid dual narrative of endurance, ambition, and nationhood. King reconstructs the dangers, hardships, and extraordinary human drama of the original fleet's eight-month journey, while simultaneously documenting the modern re-enactment that sailed in its wake, celebrating Australia's 200th anniversary with a keen eye for both historical fidelity and contemporary spectacle. King, a noted Australian historian and author, brings an authoritative yet accessible voice to this landmark maritime story, weaving archival records, personal accounts, and photographic documentation into a rich tapestry that honours the founding of a nation. The juxtaposition of 18th-century colonial endeavour against 20th-century commemoration raises compelling questions about memory, identity, and the myths a young nation chooses to celebrate. Whether read as a work of maritime history, colonial biography, or cultural reflection, this volume stands as an essential record of one of the most audacious voyages in the history of the British Empire — and of the nation it gave birth to.
Author: Jonathan King
Format: Paperback
Published: 1988, Fairfax • Robertsbridge
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; worn spine/
In 1788, eleven ships carrying convicts, marines, and colonial officers departed Portsmouth, England, on a voyage that would irrevocably alter the course of history — and two centuries later, a bold re-enactment brought that founding journey back to life. Australia's First Fleet: The Voyage and the Re-Enactment 1788/1988 by Jonathan King chronicles both the original, harrowing passage of the First Fleet under Captain Arthur Phillip and the 1988 bicentennial recreation that retraced those same seas, offering a vivid dual narrative of endurance, ambition, and nationhood. King reconstructs the dangers, hardships, and extraordinary human drama of the original fleet's eight-month journey, while simultaneously documenting the modern re-enactment that sailed in its wake, celebrating Australia's 200th anniversary with a keen eye for both historical fidelity and contemporary spectacle. King, a noted Australian historian and author, brings an authoritative yet accessible voice to this landmark maritime story, weaving archival records, personal accounts, and photographic documentation into a rich tapestry that honours the founding of a nation. The juxtaposition of 18th-century colonial endeavour against 20th-century commemoration raises compelling questions about memory, identity, and the myths a young nation chooses to celebrate. Whether read as a work of maritime history, colonial biography, or cultural reflection, this volume stands as an essential record of one of the most audacious voyages in the history of the British Empire — and of the nation it gave birth to.