An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, from Its First Settlement in January 1788, to August 1801: With Remarks on the Dispositions, ... Inhabitants of That Country (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Collins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265530571 ISBN 13: 9780265530573

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

First-hand history of early Australia’s founding and its challenges

This volume presents a detailed record of the English settlement in New South Wales from its first landing in 1788 through 1801, including the voyage, governance, and daily life of a new colony. It captures the ambitions, difficulties, and moral questions faced by those who built a distant outpost in a strange land.

The book weaves together official decisions, transport logistics, and the experiences of convicts, soldiers, and settlers. It also documents early encounters with the native inhabitants and the evolving daily routines of colonial life, offering a window into the realities of establishing a foothold at Botany Bay, Port Jackson, and nearby areas.

• Detailed transport and settlement history, including ships, routes, and the initial camp at Botany Bay.
• Accounts of governance, legal proceedings, and attempts to balance mercy, punishment, and order.
• Observations on early interactions with Indigenous communities and the challenges of frontier life.
• Insights into the logistics of provisioning, agriculture, and public works during the early years.

Ideal for readers of imperial history, colonial encounters, and Australian history, this edition helps you understand how a penal colony grew into a fledgling society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265530571
• ISBN 13: 9780265530573
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 638