Published in 1811 by a man who had lived in the colony, this account traces New South Wales from the arrival of the First Fleet through the governorships of Phillip, Hunter and King. Mann describes convicts and settlers, a playhouse, the town clock at Sydney, wild cattle, the native people, timber and plants, and offers hints for improving the settlement.
A rare early eyewitness picture of colonial Australia, valuable to historians and family researchers alike. Download the free EPUB.