A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson by Watkin Tench
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"A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson" by Watkin Tench is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book provides an in-depth depiction of the early years of the penal settlement established by the British in New South Wales, focusing particularly on the experiences, challenges, and developments faced by the settlers, convicts, and military personnel during this formative period. The opening of the book introduces Tench's motivations
for writing, highlighting his previous narrative and his aim to communicate information about the colony’s progress and hardships. It details the circumstances of the first fleet's arrival at Botany Bay and the settlement at Port Jackson, recounting the daily struggles against harsh living conditions, scarcity of food, and the complex interactions with the Indigenous population. Moreover, Tench reflects on the labor of establishing the colony, documenting the early trials, hopes, and cultural exchanges that underline the fragile existence of the settlers amidst a new and challenging environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tench, Watkin, 1759?-1833 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson |
| Credits | Produced by Col Choat and Stuart Kidd |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | New South Wales -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | New South Wales -- Discovery and exploration -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Port Jackson (N.S.W.) -- History |
| Subject | Penal colonies -- Australia -- New South Wales |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3534 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1023 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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