1788

The Brutal Truth Of The First Fleet

David Hill

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English

Heinemann
01 July 2009

History; Australasian & Pacific history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Colonialism & imperialism

An extraordinary narrative history of the First Fleet, by the bestselling author of The Forgotten Children.

An extraordinary narrative history of the First Fleet, by the bestselling author of The Forgotten Children.

Never before or since has there been an experiment quite as bold as this. Set against the backdrop of Georgian England with its peculiar mix of elegance, prosperity, progress and squalor, the story of the First Fleet is one of courage, of short-sightedness, of tragedy but above all of extraordinary resilience. It is also, of course, the story of the very first European Australians, reluctant pioneers who travelled into the unknown - the vast majority against their will - in order to form a colony by order of the King's government. Separated from loved ones and travelling in cramped conditions for the months-long journey to Botany Bay, they suffered the most unbearable hardship on arrival on Australian land where a near-famine dictated that rations be cut to the bone. But why was the settlement of New South Wales proposed in the first place? Who were the main players in a story that changed the world and ultimately forged the Australian nation? How did the initial skirmishes with the indigenous population break out and how did the relationship turn sour so quickly? Using diaries, letters and official records, David Hill artfully reconstructs the experiences of these famous and infamous men and women of history, combining narrative skill with an eye for detail and an exceptional empathy with the people of the past.

By: David Hill
Imprint: Heinemann
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 284g
ISBN: 9781741668001
ISBN 10: 174166800X
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 01 July 2009
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Hill is the author of The Forgotten Children.

Reviews for 1788: The Brutal Truth Of The First Fleet

"""A must for your bookshelf . . . the best book I have read all year."" --""News Mail"" ""Brings to life the events and the major characters of this extraordinary journey."" --""Sydney Morning Herald"""