An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2: An Account Of The English Colony In New South Wales, From Its First Settlement In 1788, To August 1801: With Remarks On The Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. Of The Native Inhabitants Of That Country. To Which Are Added, Some Particulars Of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. Of Lieutenant-Governor King; And An Account Of The Voyage Performed By Captain Flinders And Mr. Bass.

Author: Collins, David

Synopsis:

'An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2' provides a detailed and comprehensive description of the English colony in New South Wales from its establishment in 1788 until August 1801. The book includes observations on the customs, manners, and dispositions of the native inhabitants of the country. Additionally, it contains specific details about New Zealand and an account of the voyage undertaken by Captain Flinders and Mr. Bass. This work is compiled from the manuscripts of Lieutenant-Governor King, offering a firsthand account of the colony's development and interactions with the indigenous population.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, Travelogue

Themes: Colonialism, Indigenous cultures, Exploration

Subjects:

• New South Wales -- Description and travel

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