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Hunter, John
1737
1821
King, Philip Gidley
1758
1808
Phillip, Arthur
1738
1814
Philipp, Arthur
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An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island
Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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"An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island" by John Hunter is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the early days of the British settlement in Australia, focusing on the events surrounding Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, as well as the discoveries made in New South Wales and the Southern Ocean. It shares details of the voyages, settlements, and interactions with Indigenous peoples, offering an invaluable glimpse into this pivotal time in Australian history. The opening of the journal introduces the preparations for the journey to Botany Bay, detailing the commissioning of ships like the Sirius and Supply, tasked with transporting convicts and establishing a settlement. Hunter recounts initial events, including an attempted insurrection by convicts on board, the voyage to Santa Cruz, and various encounters as they navigate through South American ports, providing vivid descriptions of locations and societies they encountered. He highlights the logistical challenges of the journey, the diverse landscapes, and the burgeoning alliances with local populations, setting the stage for the complex interactions that would define this colonial venture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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