Watkin Tench

A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson" by Watkin Tench offers a comprehensive and firsthand narrative of the establishment and early years of the British colony at Port Jackson, Australia. Written by Tench, a British marine officer and chronicler, the book provides a detailed exploration of the challenges, successes, and daily life experiences of the early settlers in the late 18th century. With vivid descriptions and keen observations, Tench recounts the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, interactions with Indigenous peoples, the struggles of survival in the harsh environment, and the development of the colony's infrastructure and governance. Tench's account provides valuable insights into the social, cultural, and historical dynamics of the early colonial period in Australia, offering readers a compelling and authoritative perspective on the Port Jackson settlement's formative years.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789359881508
• Artikelnr.: 73553233

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).