An Authentic and Interesting Narrative of the late Expedition to Botany Bay, as performed by Commodore Phillips, and the Fleet of the Seven Transport Ships under his Command:

PHILLIP, Arthur.

Publication Date: 1978

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Containing, A circumstantial Account of their perillous Voyage, Dissentions on Board, and safe Arrival on the Coast of New Holland. With particular descriptions of Jackon's Bay & Lord Howe's Island, The Reception they met with from the Natives, their Customs and Manners; Progress of the Settlement, and Laws and Government established for their further Improvement. Wrtten by an Officer just returned in the Prince of Wales Transport, who visited that Spot with Captain Cook, and Dr. Solander, in their celebrated Voyage round the world. (Sydney 1978). Sm. 8vo. Orig. cloth. Gilt title along spine. (IV, 43, 3pp.). With 2 plates. Fine. Edition lim. to 800 copies only. Facsimile reprint of Aberdeen 1789 edition. (Library of Australian History, Facsimile Series No. 12).

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• Title: An Authentic and Interesting Narrative of the late Expedition to Botany Bay, as performed by Commodore Phillips, and the Fleet of the Seven Transport Ships under his Command:
• Publication Date: 1978