A Voyage to New South Wales, with a Description of the Country, the Manners, Customs, Religion of the Natives, in the Vicinity of Botany Bay.

Barrington, George.

Published by Printed for the Proprietor; Sold by H.D. Symonds, no. 20 Paternoster-Row., London., 1795

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8vo. (230 x 145 mm) Rare Australian Narrative. FIRST EDITION. DISBOUND [9] 14-138 pp. [LACKING LAST LEAF, page 139/140 facsimile. UNCUT. * A Rare survivor, initial leaves soiled and warn with lower margin loss, lacking last leaf [facsimile] internally good.* [ George Barrington, whose real name was Waldron, was an infamous pickpocket sentenced to seven years' transportation in 1790. On his voyage, he prevented the ship's being seized by the convicts and was recommended to the favorable consideration of Governor Phillip, who made him superintendent of the convicts. He was the first to receive, in 1792, a certificate of emancipation, and later he rose to be high constable of Paramatta. Much information regarding the indigenous population of New South Wales is provided, particularly regarding their attempts to establish friendly relations with them. Also included is an account of the wounding of Governor Phillip by a native spear, and the supposed discovery of the convict Dailey.] Ferguson 203. Seller Inventory # 1562

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Title: A Voyage to New South Wales, with a ...

Publisher: Printed for the Proprietor; Sold by H.D. Symonds, no. 20 Paternoster-Row., London.

Publication Date: 1795

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Fair

Edition: First Edition