| Author |
Phillip, Arthur, 1738-1814 |
| Title |
The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay
With an Account of the Establishment of the Colonies of Port Jackson and Norfolk Island (1789)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Col Choat
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| Summary |
"The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay" by Arthur Phillip is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The narrative details the maritime journey and subsequent establishment of the British penal colony in Australia, focusing on the experiences of Governor Phillip and his crew, as well as the interactions with Indigenous peoples. The text is set against the backdrop of a significant era of exploration and colonization in history, making it an intriguing exploration of early Australian settlement. The opening of the work lays the groundwork for the expedition, introducing Governor Arthur Phillip and the preparation for the voyage. It discusses the rationale behind the establishment of a colony in New South Wales, driven by the cessation of transportation of convicts to America. The text outlines the details of the fleet’s organization, the challenges of maritime navigation, and the objectives of founding a new settlement, setting the stage for the later chapters that detail the interactions with the environment and the Indigenous population of Australia. This initial portion highlights not only the logistical aspects of the expedition but also the broader implications of colonialism, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in history and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
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| Subject |
New South Wales -- Discovery and exploration
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Australia -- New South Wales
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| Subject |
Norfolk Island
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15100 |
| Release Date |
Feb 18, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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