Two Voyages To New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land - Reid Thomas

""Two Voyages To New South Wales And Van Diemen�������s Land: With A Description Of The Present Condition Of That Interesting Colony"" is a historical travelogue written by Thomas Reid in 1822. The book chronicles Reid's two voyages to Australia and Tasmania (then known as Van Diemen's Land) in the early 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the geography, flora, fauna, and people of the Australian continent and Tasmania, as well as their history and culture. Reid's observations are based on his personal experiences and interactions with the indigenous people, settlers, and convicts. He describes the harsh conditions of the penal colonies and the struggles of the early settlers to establish themselves in a new and unfamiliar land. The book also includes a detailed description of the political and economic situation of the colonies at the time, including their relationship with the British Empire. Overall, ""Two Voyages To New South Wales And Van Diemen�������s Land: With A Description Of The Present Condition Of That Interesting Colony"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the early history of Australia and Tasmania, and offers insights into the challenges faced by those who first settled there.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.

EAN: 9781104516932