1788: Comprising A Narrative Of The Expedition To Botany Bay And A Complete Account Of The Settlement At Port Jackson (SIGNED)
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: Very good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
This historical narrative chronicles the pivotal 1788 expedition to Botany Bay, detailing the arduous journey and the subsequent establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson. The author presents a vivid, eyewitness account of the challenges faced by the early colonists and the indigenous encounters. It illustrates the foundational moments of modern Australia, offering insights into the daily life and struggles of the pioneering era. The text provides a comprehensive record of this significant period, capturing the spirit of exploration and the complexities of colonial expansion.
Author: Watkin Tench
Format: Paperback
Published: 1996, The Text Publishing Company
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
This historical narrative chronicles the pivotal 1788 expedition to Botany Bay, detailing the arduous journey and the subsequent establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson. The author presents a vivid, eyewitness account of the challenges faced by the early colonists and the indigenous encounters. It illustrates the foundational moments of modern Australia, offering insights into the daily life and struggles of the pioneering era. The text provides a comprehensive record of this significant period, capturing the spirit of exploration and the complexities of colonial expansion.