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Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
385 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
242 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2025
214 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
370 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2025
185 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2025
185 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2026
271 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2011
391 kr
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Watkin Tench (1758-1833) was a British Marine officer who was held prisoner from 1794 to 1795 in Brittany, at the height of the French Revolution. During his imprisonment he wrote a series of letters to a friend in London (it is not clear whether this was genuine correspondence or a genre narrative), which was published in 1796. In them we learn of the adverse conditions he experienced on two convict hulks in Brest harbour, and his later period of parole in private lodgings in Quimper, which he recalls more favourably, as he was allowed to roam the countryside within a three-mile radius of the town. Tench's letters reveal his thoughts on the turbulence and uncertainty brought about by the revolution, and the resistance (largely inspired by religion) of the Bretons to it. This is a fascinating first-hand account of France at a time of rapid political change.
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
391 kr
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In May 1787 a fleet of ships carrying convicts left England bound for Botany Bay, New South Wales, where they were to establish a settlement. One of the crew on board the Charlotte was Watkin Tench (c.1758-1833), who wrote about the voyage of what was later known as the First Fleet. He remained in New South Wales, living in Port Jackson (part of present-day Sydney) from 1788 to 1791, and in this work, published in 1793, he gives a vivid, first-hand account of the early years of British settlement. The chapters are chronologically organised and discuss the many challenges settlers in the fledgling colony faced in staying alive, such as illness and lack of food and other provisions. He also recounts the often violent encounters and 'unabated animosity' between the settlers and the aboriginal people, making this work an important source on the colonisation of Australia.
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
363 kr
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In May 1787, eleven ships left England with more than seven hundred convicts on board, along with orders to establish a penal colony at Botany Bay, New South Wales. Watkin Tench (c.1758-1833) was a crew member on one of the ships of this First Fleet, the Charlotte, and he recalls the voyage and early days of the settlement in this vivid and engaging account, first published in 1789. The first half of the work retraces the route of the six-month journey, which took the fleet to Brazil and the Cape of Good Hope. The later chapters recount the landing at Botany Bay in January 1788, the establishment of a colony at nearby Port Jackson and observations about the natural world in this new settlement. Tench also discusses the initial interaction with the Aboriginal people, making this work an important source for scholars of British colonialism and Australian history.
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
191 kr
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Häftad, Engelska
206 kr
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Häftad, Engelska
219 kr
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Häftad, Engelska
197 kr
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Häftad, Engelska
178 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2004
172 kr
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Watkin Tench served as a Marine officer on one of the vessels of the First Fleet and recorded his observations of the voyage in A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay. Tench also wrote of the subsequent settlement in New South Wales in A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson. These accounts are among the most important documents of early settlement in Australia, giving an insight into the early colonial settlement, as told through the keen eyes of a curious young man.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
620 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
922 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
317 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
620 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2018
234 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2011
226 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2011
189 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2021
212 kr
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E-bok
Engelska, 202314 kr
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"A Narrative of the Journey to Botany Bay," a historical account written by Watkin Tench based on the first fleet's journey to establish a British colony in Australia. Tench's account starts with the first fleet's departure from England and follows the settlers' journey to Botany Bay, describing the obstacles they encountered along the route. He talks about the poor living conditions, the challenges of settling, and the relationships with the local Aboriginals. In-depth descriptions of Australia's flora, fauna, and geography, as well as the Aboriginal people's traditions, are also included in the book. Tench discusses the natural beauty of the area, its distinctive species, as well as the difficulties early immigrants had to adjust to their new surroundings. Readers can find this book a fascinating and historically relevant account of the early years of European colonization in Australia.
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
138 kr
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Engelska, 2024
179 kr
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E-bok
Engelska, 202514 kr
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A complete account of the settlement at Port Jackson presents a detailed historical record of the early years of a British penal colony in New South Wales, focusing on the challenges, labor, and daily life of settlers, convicts, and military personnel. The narrative begins by explaining the author's purpose in documenting the colony's progress, emphasizing the need to provide an accurate account of conditions, hardships, and social interactions. Early sections describe the arrival of the first fleet and the establishment of the settlement, highlighting struggles with scarce resources, difficult living conditions, and the effort required to create a functional community. The account also explores interactions with the Indigenous population, illustrating the cultural exchanges and tensions that arose as the newcomers adapted to unfamiliar surroundings. Through careful observation and reflection, the book captures both the resilience of the settlers and the fragility of life in a nascent colony. It provides insight into the hopes, labor, and perseverance that underpinned the survival and growth of a challenging new environment, offering a vivid portrait of early colonial life.
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
178 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2018
239 kr
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