Publisher's Synopsis
A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay is a historical book written by Watkin Tench. The book describes the journey of the First Fleet, which was sent by the British government to establish a penal colony in Australia. Tench, who was a member of the expedition, provides a detailed account of the voyage, the landing in Botany Bay, and the early days of the colony.The book covers a range of topics, including the conditions on board the ships, the interactions between the British and the indigenous people of Australia, and the challenges of establishing a settlement in a new and unfamiliar land. Tench also writes about the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the natural resources that were available to the colonists.Throughout the book, Tench provides a vivid and engaging narrative that brings the history of Australia's early colonial period to life. His writing is both informative and entertaining, offering readers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Australian history. A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Australia, colonialism, or exploration.The marines and convicts having been previously embarked in the River, at Portsmouth, and Plymouth, the whole fleet destined for the expedition rendezvoused at the Mother Bank, on the 16th of March 1787, and remained there until the 13th of May following. In this period, excepting a slight appearance of contagion in one of the transports, the ships were universally healthy, and the prisoners in high spirits.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.