| Main Title: |
The journal of Arthur Bowes Smyth, surgeon, Lady Penrhyn, 1787-1789 / edited by Paul G. Fidlon and R.J. Ryan. |
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| Author: |
Smyth, Arthur Bowes, 1750-1790
Fidlon, Paul G.
Ryan, R.J.
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| Imprint: |
Sydney : Australian Documents Library, 1979. |
| Collation: |
xix,196p. : facs., ill., bib., index, hbk ; 26cm. |
| Summary: |
Describes the voyage of the First Fleet, Smyth's stay in Australia and his return voyage via Tahiti and China. Details are given of treatment of the women convicts during the voyage and events in the first three months of the new colony, including comments on the behaviour of convicts and marines, encounters with the Aborigines and the fauna and flora of the mainland, Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands. Contains detailed lists of the ship's company, officers stationed in N.S.W., female convicts aboard the Lady Penrhyn together with a list of children on board. |
| Subject: |
Smyth, Arthur Bowes, 1750-1790
Lady Penrhyn (Ship)
European exploration
First Fleet, 1787-1788
Diaries and journals
European exploration
Convicts
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| ISBN: |
0908219008 |
| Notes: |
Includes index . Includes passenger lists. Aboriginal content.
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