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.

"An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2" by David Collins is a historical narrative that recounts the fledgling years of the English colony in New South Wales, spanning from its initial founding in 1788 to August 1801. The story reveals many of the challenges faced at the struggling colony, and discusses rising crime rates, the building of crucial infrastructure such as log prisons, and the delicate relationship with the customs and behaviours of the native Aboriginal people. It presents a broad picture, with particular attention paid to maintaining order, enforcing regulations, and establishing a functional society in a new land, documenting the punishments for crimes like murder, and the hard work to grow food.