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portada Excursions in New South Wales, Western Australia, and Van Dieman's Land, during the Years 1830, 1831, 1832, and 1833.
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
212
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm
ISBN13
9789374128022

Excursions in New South Wales, Western Australia, and Van Dieman's Land, during the Years 1830, 1831, 1832, and 1833.

Henry Breton, William (Author) · Alpha Edition · Paperback

Excursions in New South Wales, Western Australia, and Van Dieman's Land, during the Years 1830, 1831, 1832, and 1833. - Henry Breton, William

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Synopsis "Excursions in New South Wales, Western Australia, and Van Dieman's Land, during the Years 1830, 1831, 1832, and 1833."

A battered ship's lantern flickers in the vast, untamed darkness-yet its glow reveals a continent on the cusp of transformation. Within these pages, readers are swept into the raw immediacy of colonial Australian travel narratives, where every encounter on the wild coasts and remote interiors of New South Wales, Western Australia, and Van Dieman's Land brims with wonder and peril. Through the eyes of a keen observer, the pulse of early Australian colonialism beats alongside the stories of convicts, settlers, and Indigenous peoples, capturing a world where ambition and survival entwine. This is not merely a chronicle of 19th century Australian exploration; it is a rare, unvarnished record of British exploration of Australia, Tasmanian penal settlements, and the fledgling Swan River Colony, all set against the backdrop of an ancient land meeting a new order. Few works so vividly evoke the contradictions and complexities of Australian convict history, or so closely document the daily realities of colonial administration and the fragile encounters with Australia's First Peoples. The narrative's immediacy and candour offer more than adventure-they illuminate the shifting moral and social landscapes that shaped a nation. For those who cherish historical Australian travel literature, this restored edition stands as a testament to the power of first-hand memoirs, offering insights into the hopes, hardships, and aspirations of those forging new lives at the edge of empire. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that both casual readers and collectors can experience its enduring resonance. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserving a vital piece of Australia's past for all who wish to understand its origins and complexities.

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