The Present Picture of New South Wales (1811)

"The Present Picture of New South Wales" by D. D. Mann is a historical exploration of the New South Wales colony in the 1800's. It outlines the colony’s beginnings, from initial discoveries and colonization efforts led by Captain Cook and Governor Phillip, to the struggles and triumphs of its diverse inhabitants. It discusses the establishment of social structures, interactions between convicts, settlers, and native populations, and the hurdles of establishing law and order. It reveals how people adapted to new environments, resolved conflicts with indigenous people, and gradually transformed the uncharted territory into a resilient and slowly improving colony reflecting the societal and political conditions of early Australia.