Observations On The Colonies Of New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land (1832)

By John Henderson

Book Overview

Observations On The Colonies Of New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land is a historical book written by John Henderson in 1832. The book provides a detailed account of the author's observations during his visit to the colonies of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) in Australia. Henderson's book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on New South Wales and the second part on Van Diemen's Land. In each part, he describes the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the social and economic conditions of the colonies. Henderson also provides a detailed account of the indigenous people of the region, their customs, and their interactions with the colonizers. He describes the impact of colonization on the indigenous population, including the loss of land, culture, and identity.Throughout the book, Henderson provides his own opinions and insights into the colonies, including his views on the potential for economic growth and the need for social reform. He also includes a number of illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the geography and topography of the region.Overall, Observations On The Colonies Of New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land is an important historical document that provides a valuable insight into the early days of colonization in Australia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, geography, and culture.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160217297
• ISBN13: 9781160217293
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"