An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island

"An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island" by John Hunter, is a captivating historical journal from the late 1700s that follows the early days of the British settling in Australia. The tale takes place at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island and also shares discoveries made in New South Wales and the Southern Ocean. It shares information about the voyages, settlements, and relationships with the native people as they navigate the challenges of setting up a faraway outpost, manage an attempted revolt, and negotiate alliances in new lands. The author shares stunning descriptions of places and societies, while highlighting the logistical struggles of the journey, the assorted landscapes, and rising alliances with local groups, setting the stage for the complicated interactions that would eventually characterize this colonial project.