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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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ISBN: 9781921922312
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 April 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: Text Classics
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 212g
Pages: 296
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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