Account Of The Country, Natives, & Natural Produce Of New Holland

Account Of The Country, Natives, & Natural Produce Of New Holland

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Author: Sydney Parkinson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Banks Society Publications, 2003

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This historical account chronicles the pioneering observations made during a pivotal voyage of discovery. It meticulously details the geography, indigenous populations, and unique natural produce encountered in the vast land then known as New Holland. The narrative presents a foundational record of early European encounters with the Australian continent, offering invaluable insights into its pristine environment and original inhabitants. Authored by a keen observer, the work illustrates the scientific and ethnographic interests of the late 18th century, capturing a world on the cusp of profound change. This significant volume remains an essential document for understanding the natural history and cultural landscape of Australia before extensive European settlement.

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Description

Author: Sydney Parkinson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Banks Society Publications, 2003

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This historical account chronicles the pioneering observations made during a pivotal voyage of discovery. It meticulously details the geography, indigenous populations, and unique natural produce encountered in the vast land then known as New Holland. The narrative presents a foundational record of early European encounters with the Australian continent, offering invaluable insights into its pristine environment and original inhabitants. Authored by a keen observer, the work illustrates the scientific and ethnographic interests of the late 18th century, capturing a world on the cusp of profound change. This significant volume remains an essential document for understanding the natural history and cultural landscape of Australia before extensive European settlement.