John Batman: The Founder Of Victoria (1868)

By James Bonwick

Book Overview

John Batman: The Founder Of Victoria (1868) is a historical biography written by James Bonwick. The book chronicles the life and achievements of John Batman, a prominent figure in the early history of Australia. Batman was a businessman and explorer who played a key role in the establishment of the state of Victoria. He is best known for his role in negotiating the purchase of land from the indigenous people of the region, which resulted in the founding of Melbourne. Bonwick's book provides a detailed account of Batman's life, including his early years in Tasmania, his explorations of the Australian mainland, and his dealings with the local Aboriginal tribes. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Batman's legacy, including his treatment of the indigenous people and the legal disputes over the land he acquired. Overall, John Batman: The Founder Of Victoria (1868) is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in Australian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104268434
• ISBN13: 9781104268435
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"