The Birth of Sydney
by Tim Flannery
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The author of the #1 international bestseller, The Weather Makers, provides a stunning portrait of Australia's cultural capital. Sydney, Australia, is one of the world's most beautiful and fascinating cities, home to over five million people and a popular tourist destination. In The Birth of Sydney, scientist and historian Tim Flannery blends the writings of Australian explorers, settlers, leaders, journalists, and visitors to construct a compelling narrative history of the great show more metropolis-from its founding as a remote penal colony of the British Empire in 1788 to its emergence as a vital trading power in the nineteenth century. Together, their voices and experiences create an unforgettable panoramic portrait of the early life of the majestic harbor city. show lessTags
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A thoroughly entertaining and educational collection of accounts of the early history of Australia. It's amazing to compare the old colonial town of Sydney with what stands in its place today. A lot of stories centre around the area I work in, and I know I'll never view these streets and parks the same way again.
An interesting collection of original writings on early Sydney - from log books of early sailors to articles in early media to excerpts from essays and other publications. Good collection, with a short background on the author and the circumstances of the writing. Read May 2012.
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Common Knowledge
- Original title
- The birth of Sydney
- Original publication date
- 1999
- People/Characters
- Captain James Cook, RN, FRS; John Hunter, Royal Navy officer; Philip Gidley King; Lachlan Macquarie; Arthur Phillip
- Important places
- Australia; New South Wales, Australia; Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Dedication
- To the Cadigaleans - with the deepest regret that our shared history is not different, and with a promise to cherish Cadi and all its creatures.
- First words
- On 6 February 1788, Sydney was ten days old.
- Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 994.4102 — History & geography Oceania & Polar Regions Australia New South Wales Sydney
- LCC
- DU178 .B54 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Oceania (South Seas) History of Oceania (South Seas) Australia New South Wales Local history and description
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 126
- Popularity
- 258,091
- Reviews
- 3
- Rating
- (3.55)
- Languages
- Dutch, English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 7
- ASINs
- 3
