Tench, a humble captain-lieutenant of the marines, arrived on the First Fleet, and with his characteristic understanding, humanity and eye for detail, recorded the first four years of European settlement.
A classic, lovingly edited by Tim Flannery, author of the bestselling The Future Eaters, Throwim Way Leg and The Weather Makers.
By:
Tim Flannery Read by:
Grant Cartwright Imprint: Bolinda Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 134mm,
Width: 146mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 205g ISBN:9781742334585 ISBN 10: 174233458X Publication Date:01 December 2009 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:CD-Audio Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Watkin Tench's 1788
Tench's work is a stunning time machine. -- Chloe Hooper, author, The Tall Man This is the most readable classic of early Australian history. -- Robert Hughes, author, The Fatal Shore