: Australasian & Pacific history: c 1750 to c 1900; Imperialism
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9781741667974
Description
Set against the backdrop of Georgian England, the story of the First Fleet is one of courage, shortsightedness, tragedy, but above all of extraordinary resilience. Using diaries, letters and official records, David Hill reconstructs the experiences of these famous and infamous men and women of history.
Awards
Shortlisted for ABIA Australian General Non-fiction Book of the Year 2009.