A Narrative Of The Expedition To Botany Bay

""A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay"" is a historical account written by Watkin Tench, a British marine officer who accompanied the First Fleet to Australia in 1788. The book is a first-hand account of the journey and the events that took place during the early days of the British colonization of Australia. Tench's narrative provides a detailed description of the voyage from England to Australia, including the difficult conditions on board the ships, the interactions with other vessels, and the arrival in Botany Bay. He also provides a vivid portrayal of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the new land, as well as the encounters with the local Aboriginal people.The book offers insights into the challenges faced by the early settlers, including the struggle to establish a settlement, the difficulties of securing food and water, and the conflicts with the Indigenous people. Tench's account is notable for its sympathetic and respectful portrayal of the Aboriginal people, which was unusual for the time.Overall, ""A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay"" is an important historical document that provides a valuable perspective on the early days of British colonization in Australia. It is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in Australian history, exploration, or colonialism.The marines and convicts having been previously embarked in the River, at Portsmouth, and Plymouth, the whole fleet destined for the expedition rendezvoused at the Mother Bank, on the 16th of March 1787, and remained there until the 13th of May following. In this period, excepting a slight appearance of contagion in one of the transports, the ships were universally healthy, and the prisoners in high spirits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.