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1788 : comprising A narrative of the expedition to Botany Bay and A complete account of the settlement at Port Jackson (edition 1996)

by Watkin Tench

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Edited and introduced by Tim FlanneryTench, a humble captain-lieutenant of the marines, arrived on the First Fleet, and with his characteristic understanding, humanity and eye for detail, recorded the first four years of European settlement. A classic, lovingly edited by Tim Flannery, author of the bestselling The Future Eaters, Throwim Way Leg and The Weather Makers.… (more)
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Title:1788 : comprising A narrative of the expedition to Botany Bay and A complete account of the settlement at Port Jackson
Authors:Watkin Tench
Info:Melbourne: Text Publishing, 1996. 276 p. : 1 map, 1 port. ; 20 cm.
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Fascinating. Should be essential reading for anyone interested in Australian history. ( )
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Edited and introduced by Tim FlanneryTench, a humble captain-lieutenant of the marines, arrived on the First Fleet, and with his characteristic understanding, humanity and eye for detail, recorded the first four years of European settlement. A classic, lovingly edited by Tim Flannery, author of the bestselling The Future Eaters, Throwim Way Leg and The Weather Makers.

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