A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson (eBook)

Watkin Tench (Autor)

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2022
233 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654717626-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson," Watkin Tench offers a vivid and meticulous chronicle of the early days of the British penal settlement in Australia. Written with a combination of observational precision and personal reflection, Tench's work immerses the reader in the daily challenges, cultural interactions, and strategic developments of the fledgling colony. His narrative style fluidly blends factual reporting with engaging storytelling, capturing both the hardships of the settlers and the complexities of indigenous interactions, set against the backdrop of late 18th-century British imperial expansion. Watkin Tench was an officer of the First Fleet and an eyewitness to the unfolding history of Australia. His unique position allowed him to document not only the experiences of European settlers but also their encounters with the Aboriginal population. Through his writings, Tench sought to provide a comprehensive narrative that counters the often simplistic portrayals of colonization, reflecting both his educational background and his astute observations of human behavior under strain. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Australian history, colonial studies, or the dynamics of cross-cultural encounters. Tench's nuanced perspective and candid observations render this work a vital resource for both scholars and casual readers, inviting them to contemplate the broader implications of colonization.

Autor

Watkin Tench, a British marine officer and author, was born around 1758 in Chester, England. An astute observer and an engaging writer, Tench is renowned for his works detailing the settlement of Australia. After joining the Marine Corps, Tench's promising literary talent merged with his naval career, which ultimately led him to be a part of the First Fleet, a historical convoy of ships sent to establish the first European colony in Australia. Among his noteworthy publications, 'A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson' stands out as an indispensable source for understanding the early years of colonization in New South Wales. Published in 1793, his account provides a detailed narrative of the social, environmental, and logistical challenges faced by the fledgling colony from 1788 to 1791. Tench's literary style is characterized by its vivid descriptions, insightful commentary, and humanistic approach to the experiences of both colonists and the indigenous peoples. His writings are not only historically significant, but they also contribute to the literary canon as works of ethnographic observation and early travel literature. Truly, Tench serves as a key historical figure, providing contemporary scholars and enthusiasts with first-hand documentation of a transformative epoch in Australia's genesis.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Mittelalter
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 18th Century Memoir • 18th century travelogue • 18th century voyages • Australia • Australian colonial literature • Australian history • British colonization history • British Convict Settlement • Colonial Australia • colonial life narratives • colonial settlement documentation • Description and travel • detailed journalistic style • discovery and exploration • Early Australian exploration • early Australian history • exploration narratives • First Fleet Chronicles • First Fleet diary • First Fleet journey • historical nonfiction • historical observation perspective • Historical travel account • History • History of Oceania • indigenous interactions account • maritime exploration • military officer narrative • New South Wales • New South Wales colony • N.S.W. • Penal colonies • Penal Colony Chronicles • Port Jackson • Port Jackson settlement • settlement challenges insights • south seas • Watkin Tench Accounts • Watkin Tench author