| Author |
West, John, 1809-1873 |
| Title |
The History of Tasmania, Volume I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Jane Hyland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The History of Tasmania, Volume I" by John West is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the early history of Tasmania, including its discovery and colonization, emphasizing the contributions of various explorers and settlers to the development of the region. It aims to provide an accurate and engaging narrative that connects contemporary Tasmanians to their past. The opening of the volume sets the stage for the exploration of Tasmania’s history by detailing its discovery by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642. It outlines the challenges and efforts of early navigators and settlers, while establishing the significance of the region in British colonial history. The author acknowledges the mixed motivations behind exploration and colonization, as well as the cultural impact on Indigenous peoples, presenting a balanced view of the historical context that defines Tasmania's early colonial landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
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| Subject |
Tasmania -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24362 |
| Release Date |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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