Forsaken Settlement: An Illustrated History Of The Settlement Of Victoria, Port Essington North Australia 1838-1849
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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A richly detailed work of Australian colonial history, Forsaken Settlement chronicles the ill-fated British attempt to establish a permanent outpost at Port Essington on the remote Cobourg Peninsula of Australia's Northern Territory between 1838 and 1849. Spillett meticulously reconstructs the daily struggles of the settlement's inhabitants — soldiers, sailors, and their families — as they battled tropical disease, isolation, and an unforgiving environment that ultimately doomed the colony to failure and abandonment. Drawing on primary sources, official records, and period illustrations, the narrative presents a vivid and authoritative account of one of the most ambitious yet disastrous colonial ventures in Australian history. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, balancing rigorous historical documentation with a genuine sense of human drama, making it an indispensable resource for students of Australian colonial history and enthusiasts of frontier exploration alike.
Author: Peter G. Spillett
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A richly detailed work of Australian colonial history, Forsaken Settlement chronicles the ill-fated British attempt to establish a permanent outpost at Port Essington on the remote Cobourg Peninsula of Australia's Northern Territory between 1838 and 1849. Spillett meticulously reconstructs the daily struggles of the settlement's inhabitants — soldiers, sailors, and their families — as they battled tropical disease, isolation, and an unforgiving environment that ultimately doomed the colony to failure and abandonment. Drawing on primary sources, official records, and period illustrations, the narrative presents a vivid and authoritative account of one of the most ambitious yet disastrous colonial ventures in Australian history. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, balancing rigorous historical documentation with a genuine sense of human drama, making it an indispensable resource for students of Australian colonial history and enthusiasts of frontier exploration alike.