Sydney's First Four Years
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: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the arduous beginnings of the first European settlement in Australia. It details the daily struggles, environmental challenges, and complex interactions between the British colonists and the Aboriginal people during the formative years of Sydney. The narrative presents a firsthand perspective on the establishment of a new society in a foreign land, illustrating the resilience and resourcefulness required for survival. Through meticulous observation, the author provides an invaluable record of early colonial life, offering profound insights into a pivotal period of Australian history.
Author: Captain Watkin Tench
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, Angus and Robertson, Sydney
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the arduous beginnings of the first European settlement in Australia. It details the daily struggles, environmental challenges, and complex interactions between the British colonists and the Aboriginal people during the formative years of Sydney. The narrative presents a firsthand perspective on the establishment of a new society in a foreign land, illustrating the resilience and resourcefulness required for survival. Through meticulous observation, the author provides an invaluable record of early colonial life, offering profound insights into a pivotal period of Australian history.