Watkin Tench

A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay

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Produktbeschreibung

"A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay" offers a fascinating firsthand account of the establishment of the first European settlement in Australia. Written by Watkin Tench, a captain of the marines, this historical narrative details the voyage of the First Fleet to New South Wales and the initial years of the Botany Bay colony. Explore the challenges and triumphs faced by the early settlers as they navigated an unfamiliar landscape and established a new society. This meticulously prepared edition provides valuable insights into Australian history, colonial history, and the broader context of exploration during this pivotal era. A significant historical document, "A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay" provides a unique perspective on the realities of life in a nascent penal colony and the interactions between the British and the indigenous population. It remains an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the foundation of modern Australia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 122g
• ISBN-13: 9781023139823
• ISBN-10: 1023139820
• Artikelnr.: 74105356

Autorenporträt

British marine officer and author Watkin Tench (1758-1833) is most known for his in-depth accounts of the early British settlement of Australia. He was born in Chester, England, and enlisted in the Royal Marines in 1776. Tench was chosen as a marine officer for the First Fleet in 1787. The First Fleet was a fleet of ships that were intended to establish a penal colony in New South Wales, Australia. He lived in the colony for three years, during which time he maintained thorough records and published various volumes, including "A Comprehensive History of the Colony at Port Jackson" and "A Memoir of the Expedition to Botany Bay" (1789). (1793). These writings, which are still regarded and studied today, provide a unique and insightful perspective into the colony's early years. Tench continued to serve in the Royal Marines until his return to England in 1791, ultimately achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. After taking a break in 1796, he relocated to Devon, where he remained until his death in 1833. In addition to his publications about Australia, Tench also wrote a book named "Military Diary of Major Ebenezer Denny" about his experiences in the American War of Independence (1820).