Publisher's Synopsis
""A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson"" is a historical book written by Watkin Tench. The book provides a detailed description of the establishment of the British colony at Port Jackson, which is now known as Sydney, Australia. Tench, who was a captain in the British Marines, arrived in Port Jackson in 1788 with the First Fleet and stayed there for three years. During this time, he observed and recorded the daily life of the colony, including the interactions between the British and the indigenous people, the challenges faced by the settlers, and the growth of the colony.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of life in the colony. Tench describes the geography, climate, and natural resources of the area, as well as the flora and fauna. He also provides a detailed account of the establishment of the colony, including the selection of the site, the construction of the settlement, and the organization of the government. Tench also writes about the relationships between the British and the indigenous people, including the conflicts that arose and the attempts to establish peaceful relations.In addition to providing a historical account of life in the colony, Tench also includes his personal observations and opinions. He describes the personalities and behaviors of the settlers, as well as his own experiences and interactions with them. He also provides anecdotes and stories that illustrate the daily life of the colony.Overall, ""A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson"" is an important historical document that provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the establishment of the British colony in Australia. It offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by the settlers and the interactions between the British and the indigenous people, and provides a glimpse into the daily life of the colony in its early years.If it be recollected how large a body of these people are now congregated in the settlement of Port Jackson and at Norfolk Island, it will, I think, not only excite surprise but afford satisfaction, to learn, that in a period of four years few crimes of a deep dye or of a hardened nature have been perpetrated. Murder and unnatural sins rank not hitherto in the catalogue of their enormities, and one suicide only has been committed.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.
