A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay
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- Nombre de pages63
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4724677-0
- EAN8596547246770
- Date de parution04/09/2022
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille348 Ko
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- ÉditeurDIGICAT
Résumé
In "A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay, " Watkin Tench provides a compelling first-hand account of the initial transportation of convicts to Australia in 1788. This seminal work combines meticulous observation with a vivid narrative style, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of rational inquiry and empirical observation. Tench's prose transports readers into the heart of the hardships faced by the first settlers, as well as the rich, untamed environment of the Australian landscape.
His descriptions not only document the practicalities of colonial life but also explore the sociocultural dynamics between the settlers and Indigenous populations, providing a nuanced perspective that challenges more reductive historical narratives. Watkin Tench, a British marine officer and a noted company clerk, draws upon his own experiences during this pivotal expedition. Educated and well-read, Tench's writings embody an intellectual curiosity that led him to deeply analyze the conditions surrounding the penal colony.
His engagement with scientific literature and philosophical discourse informs his narrative, revealing a man keenly aware of broader human rights and ethical dilemmas amidst colonial expansion. This work is essential for anyone interested in colonial history, early Australian literature, or the complexities of human interactions in newly established societies. Tench's articulate and observant prose not only enriches our understanding of this transformative period but also engages the reader in a broader reflection on colonization and its enduring impacts.
His descriptions not only document the practicalities of colonial life but also explore the sociocultural dynamics between the settlers and Indigenous populations, providing a nuanced perspective that challenges more reductive historical narratives. Watkin Tench, a British marine officer and a noted company clerk, draws upon his own experiences during this pivotal expedition. Educated and well-read, Tench's writings embody an intellectual curiosity that led him to deeply analyze the conditions surrounding the penal colony.
His engagement with scientific literature and philosophical discourse informs his narrative, revealing a man keenly aware of broader human rights and ethical dilemmas amidst colonial expansion. This work is essential for anyone interested in colonial history, early Australian literature, or the complexities of human interactions in newly established societies. Tench's articulate and observant prose not only enriches our understanding of this transformative period but also engages the reader in a broader reflection on colonization and its enduring impacts.
In "A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay, " Watkin Tench provides a compelling first-hand account of the initial transportation of convicts to Australia in 1788. This seminal work combines meticulous observation with a vivid narrative style, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of rational inquiry and empirical observation. Tench's prose transports readers into the heart of the hardships faced by the first settlers, as well as the rich, untamed environment of the Australian landscape.
His descriptions not only document the practicalities of colonial life but also explore the sociocultural dynamics between the settlers and Indigenous populations, providing a nuanced perspective that challenges more reductive historical narratives. Watkin Tench, a British marine officer and a noted company clerk, draws upon his own experiences during this pivotal expedition. Educated and well-read, Tench's writings embody an intellectual curiosity that led him to deeply analyze the conditions surrounding the penal colony.
His engagement with scientific literature and philosophical discourse informs his narrative, revealing a man keenly aware of broader human rights and ethical dilemmas amidst colonial expansion. This work is essential for anyone interested in colonial history, early Australian literature, or the complexities of human interactions in newly established societies. Tench's articulate and observant prose not only enriches our understanding of this transformative period but also engages the reader in a broader reflection on colonization and its enduring impacts.
His descriptions not only document the practicalities of colonial life but also explore the sociocultural dynamics between the settlers and Indigenous populations, providing a nuanced perspective that challenges more reductive historical narratives. Watkin Tench, a British marine officer and a noted company clerk, draws upon his own experiences during this pivotal expedition. Educated and well-read, Tench's writings embody an intellectual curiosity that led him to deeply analyze the conditions surrounding the penal colony.
His engagement with scientific literature and philosophical discourse informs his narrative, revealing a man keenly aware of broader human rights and ethical dilemmas amidst colonial expansion. This work is essential for anyone interested in colonial history, early Australian literature, or the complexities of human interactions in newly established societies. Tench's articulate and observant prose not only enriches our understanding of this transformative period but also engages the reader in a broader reflection on colonization and its enduring impacts.
