History of Tasmania - From Its Discovery in 1642 to the Present Time

Klappentext First published in 1884, this book gives the history of Tasmania from the perspective of a nineteenth-century pioneer. Zusammenfassung James Fenton (1820–1901), a pioneer, wrote this history of the island in 1884. It is an important work for those interested in colonialism and the history of Australia, as it documents the building of the colony (including the involvement of convicts) and the treatment of the native aborigines. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Tasman's discovery; 2. New South Wales occupied; 3. Governor Davey; 4. Governor Sorell; 5. Governor Arthur; 6. History of the aboriginal inhabitants from the formation of the colony until their removal to Flinders Island; 7. State of the colony; 8. Governor Sir John Franklin; 9. Sir Eardley Wilmot Governor; 10. Governor Denison arrives with important commissions from the Home Office; 11. The Irish state prisoners; 12. Imperial Act for Better Government of the Australian Colonies; 13. A new era; 14. Governor Young arrives; 15. Proceedings of Parliament; 16. Governor Browne arrives; 17. Governor Du Cane arrives; 18. Governor Weld arrives; 19. Discovery of tin at Mount Bischoff; 20. Sir G. C. Strahan appointed Governor; 21. Continued prosperity; Appendix.

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• Authors: James Fenton, Fenton James
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108039192
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03919-2
• No. of pages: 494
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Australasian & Pacific history, Australasian and Pacific history, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, Tasmania