An Hunter, John 1737-1821 creator King, Philip Gidley 1758-1808 Phillip, Arthur 1738-1814 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island" by John Hunter is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the early days of the British settlement in Australia, focusing on the events surrounding Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, as well as the discoveries made in New South Wales and the Southern Ocean. It shares details of the voyages, settlements, and interactions with Indigenous peoples, offering an invaluable glimpse into this pivotal time in Australian history. The opening of the journal introduces the preparations for the journey to Botany Bay, detailing the commissioning of ships like the Sirius and Supply, tasked with transporting convicts and establishing a settlement. Hunter recounts initial events, including an attempted insurrection by convicts on board, the voyage to Santa Cruz, and various encounters as they navigate through South American ports, providing vivid descriptions of locations and societies they encountered. He highlights the logistical challenges of the journey, the diverse landscapes, and the burgeoning alliances with local populations, setting the stage for the complex interactions that would define this colonial venture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-04-20 Produced by Col Choat Original publication data not identified New South Wales -- History -- Sources DU Original publication data not identified 05012291 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15662 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15662 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133352.0 15662