1788

Name: 1788
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921922312
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By Watkin Tench

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1788 by Watkin Tench provides an insightful account of the early days of the British penal colony in Australia. Written by a First Fleet officer, the book offers a vivid description of the challenges faced by the settlers, interactions with Indigenous Australians, and the harsh realities of establishing a new society. This historical narrative captures the pioneering spirit and trials of the era.
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If you're fascinated by historical first-hand accounts and enjoy exploring the early European settlement of Australia, this book offers an insightful perspective. Experience the raw emotions and challenges faced by the settlers through detailed narratives that bring history alive with a vivid and personal touch.

1788

An extraordinary first-hand account of the early years of Australian settlement, 1788 is highly readable and hugely entertaining.

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I do not hesitate to declare that the natives of New South Wales possess a considerable portion of that acumen, or sharpness of intellect, which bespeaks genius.

In 1788, Watkin Tench stepped ashore at Sydney Cove with the First Fleet. This curious young captain of the marines was a natural storyteller. His account of the infant colony is the first classic of Australian literature.

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1788 by Watkin Tench is highly praised for its lively and detailed eyewitness account of early Australian colonial life. With a keen observation, engaging wit, and elegant prose, Tench offers an accessible and insightful perspective on the micro-society of the time. It is considered a classic in early Australian history, capturing the unfamiliar world with vibrancy and clarity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921922312

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 296

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Australian & Pacific History Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Watkin Tench

About the Author

Watkin Tench was born around 1758 in Chester, England. He joined the marine corps in 1776 and served in the American War of Independence before sailing to Botany Bay with the First Fleet. Tench returned to England in 1792. He stayed with the marine corps before retiring as a lieutenant-general in 1821. Watkin Tench died in 1833.

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