Two Voyages To New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land

Two Voyages To New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land With A Description Of The Present Condition Of That Interesting Colony (1822)

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""Two Voyages To New South Wales And Van Diemen�������s Land: With A Description Of The Present Condition Of That Interesting Colony"" is a historical book written by Thomas Reid and published in 1822. The book is a first-hand account of the author's two voyages to Australia, specifically New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (now known as Tasmania). The book provides a detailed description of the author's experiences during his travels, including his observations of the natural environment, the indigenous people, and the European settlers. Reid also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the colonies, including the state of agriculture, trade, and the treatment of convicts.Reid's writing style is descriptive and engaging, providing readers with a vivid and authentic portrayal of life in the colonies during the early 19th century. The book is an important historical document, offering a valuable perspective on the early days of European settlement in Australia, as well as the impact of colonialism on the indigenous population.Overall, ""Two Voyages To New South Wales And Van Diemen�������s Land"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, colonialism, and the early days of European exploration and settlement in the region.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104579234
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 404
Weight: 762g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 26mm