"The History of Tasmania, Volume I" by John West is a historical work that recounts the beginnings of Tasmania, highlighting its discovery and the subsequent establishment of the region through the actions of various explorers and settlers. The book seeks to build a bridge between the Tasmanians of the time it was written and their history. It starts with Dutch explorer Abel Tasman's discovery of the island in 1642 and moves into the difficulties faced by the first sailors and inhabitants. While it highlights its importance in the British Empire's past, it also takes into consideration the different motives for exploration and colonization, as well as their effects on the Indigenous population, to provide a clear picture of Tasmania's early colonial development.
The History of Tasmania, Volume I
By John West
Uncover the saga of an island's birth as explorers chart unknown waters and settlers lay the foundation for a new society.
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About the AuthorJohn West emigrated from England to Van Diemen's Land in 1838 as a Colonial missionary, and became pastor of an Independent (Congregational) Chapel in Launceston's St. John's Square. He also co-founded The Examiner newspaper in 1842 and was later editor of The Sydney Morning Herald.
John West emigrated from England to Van Diemen's Land in 1838 as a Colonial missionary, and became pastor of an Independent (Congregational) Chapel in Launceston's St. John's Square. He also co-founded The Examiner newspaper in 1842 and was later editor of The Sydney Morning Herald.
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