Records Of The Port Philip Expedition
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Records of the Port Phillip Expedition by historian John Currey offers a vivid, first-edition chronicle of the 1803 voyage that first probed present-day Victoria’s coastline. This richly illustrated volume unfolds the ambitions, mishaps and gritty daily life of the settlers and convicts who struggled to secure a foothold at the edge of empire.
Collectors prize the 1993 hardcover for its crisp fold-out maps that let you trace the sailing route anchorage by anchorage, while period sketches bring the timber ships and rugged shore camps to life. Every page is clean, tight and unmarked, free of library stamps or dog-ears, and comes from a smoke-free home, making it shelf-ready for enthusiasts of Australian colonial history.
Perfect for adults and mature teens fascinated by maritime adventure, early Australian settlement or British naval exploration, this vintage first printing is an engaging reference for any antiquarian or transportation history shelf.
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