1788: Comprising A narrative of the expedition to Botany Bay and A complete account of the settlement at Port Jackson

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Experience the founding of modern Australia through Watkin Tench's definitive account of the First Fleet's arrival. As a naval officer on the HMS Sirius, Tench witnessed the 1788 expedition firsthand—from the first landing at Botany Bay to the establishment of the penal colony at Port Jackson. His narrative is not merely a dry historical record; it is a firsthand chronicle of survival, ambition, and the dramatic collision of cultures that reshaped a continent.\n\nTench's writing captures the tension of the early settlement—the desperate need for food, the struggles of the convicts, and the officers' desperate efforts to build a functioning society from nothing. This 1996 edition preserves the original text with the clarity modern readers need, making it an essential read for students of Australian history, maritime explorers, and anyone fascinated by the origins of the British Empire. Download this EPUB version and explore one of the most significant colonial narratives ever written.

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