An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 / With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The / Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some / Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From / The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King.

Name: An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 / With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The / Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some / Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From / The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King.
Author: David Collins

By David Collins

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A firsthand account records the establishment and early administration of a penal settlement in New South Wales, offering detailed reportage on organization, provisioning, agriculture, shipping, and the colony's natural resources. It gives close observations of the dispositions, customs, and manners of the indigenous inhabitants, reports on measures for convict discipline and prospects for reform, and describes local geography and navigation. Appended particulars on nearby islands and illustrative charts and engravings accompany a narrative that blends immediate journal-like detail with reflective commentary on policy and improvement.

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David Collins

David Collins was an English lawyer and author known for his detailed accounts of the early years of the British colony in New South Wales. His notable works, "An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1" and its sequel, provide valuable insights into the customs, manners, and social conditions of both the European settlers and the Indigenous inhabitants of Australia. Collins served as a judge advocate in the colony and his writings are considered significant contributions to the understanding of early Australian history and colonial life. His observations also extend to New Zealand, reflecting the broader context of exploration and settlement during that era.