The First Fleet: The Convict Voyage That Founded Australia 1787-88
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light tanning on foxing on FEP
This compelling historical account chronicles the arduous journey of The First Fleet, detailing the monumental convict voyage that established the first European settlement in Australia between 1787 and 1788. It uncovers the harsh realities faced by both the prisoners and their guards, presenting a vivid picture of the challenges of colonial expansion. The narrative illustrates the strategic decisions and human resilience that shaped a new nation from its very inception. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the foundational events that forever altered the course of Australian history. This authoritative work offers an essential perspective on a pivotal moment in global exploration and settlement.
Author: Jonathan King
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, MacMillan
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light tanning on foxing on FEP
This compelling historical account chronicles the arduous journey of The First Fleet, detailing the monumental convict voyage that established the first European settlement in Australia between 1787 and 1788. It uncovers the harsh realities faced by both the prisoners and their guards, presenting a vivid picture of the challenges of colonial expansion. The narrative illustrates the strategic decisions and human resilience that shaped a new nation from its very inception. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the foundational events that forever altered the course of Australian history. This authoritative work offers an essential perspective on a pivotal moment in global exploration and settlement.