"The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson" by Ida Lee is a historical narrative that tells about the voyages of the Lady Nelson, a British ship important in the early exploration of Australia. The story details her arrival in Sydney in 1800 and her important work in discovering and mapping coastal regions like Victoria and Queensland, and helping to start settlements. Starting with Lieutenant James Grant's command, the narrative recounts her unique design, first sail through Bass Strait, the ship's interactions with the indigenous people, and her work charting coastlines. The narrative shows the ship's contributions to the British settling of Australia, describing the challenges and successes during her explorations. This sets up the ship's full story and exciting adventures across the sea.
The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant
By Ida Lee
Sail the high seas with a British ship as it charts unknown lands, faces indigenous people, and helps build a new world in early Australia.
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About the AuthorIda Louisa Lee,, historian and poet, was born at Kelso, New South Wales. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) in 1914 and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Australian Historical Society. Lee wrote a number of historical texts, some of which contain previously unpublished material.
Ida Louisa Lee,, historian and poet, was born at Kelso, New South Wales. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) in 1914 and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Australian Historical Society. Lee wrote a number of historical texts, some of which contain previously unpublished material.
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