02655cam a22003373u 4500 15602 UtSlPG 20260610133351.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Wentworth, W. C. (William Charles), 1790-1872 Statistical, Historical and Political Description of the Colony of New South Wales and its Dependent Settlements in Van Diemen's Land : With a Particular Enumeration of the Advantages Which These Colonies Offer for Emigration, and Their Superiority in Many Respects Over Those Possessed by the United States of America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-11 Produced by Col Choat "Statistical, Historical and Political Description of the Colony of New South Wales, and its Dependent Settlements in Van Diemen's Land" by William Charles Wentworth is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores various aspects of the British colony of New South Wales, discussing its geographical, statistical, social, and political conditions while advocating for its potential as an alternative destination for emigration compared to the United States. The author, a native of the colony, presents a detailed analysis of its resources, governance, and settlement dynamics. The opening of the text provides an overarching view of the author's intentions and background, emphasizing his desire to illuminate the province's advantages and rectify its shortcomings. Wentworth notes the need to attract migration to New South Wales and addresses the colony’s challenges under British administration, including its political system and resource management. He reflects on the optimistic vision of the colony's future amidst the failures and potential growth points, setting the stage for an in-depth statistical examination of the settlements, their agriculture, economy, and social structure as the text progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New South Wales -- Description and travel Wentworth, W. C. (William Charles), 1790-1872 New South Wales -- Politics and government Tasmania -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15602 56990 56990