A First Fleet Family: A Hitherto Unpublished Narrative Of Certain Remarkable Adventures Compiled From The Papers Of Sergeant William Dew Of

by Louis Becke and Walter Jeffery

Book Overview

""A First Fleet Family"" is a historical book written by Louis Becke and originally published in 1896. The book tells the story of the First Fleet, which was a group of British ships that sailed to Australia in 1788 to establish a penal colony. The narrative is compiled from the papers of Sergeant William Dew of the Marines, who was a member of the First Fleet and witnessed many of the events firsthand. The book focuses on the experiences of one particular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436727634
• ISBN13: 9781436727631
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"