The Founding of South Australia

By Edited Edwin Hodder

Amid the windswept shores and unbroken landscapes of the nineteenth century, a bold vision took shape: the creation of an entirely new society on the edge of the known world. Here, the earliest pioneers of South Australia grappled with hardship and hope, forging a settlement that would become a cornerstone of Australian history. The narrative unfolds with the tension of uncertainty and the determination of those who set out from Britain, risking all for the promise of a new beginning far from home. This meticulously edited account traces the intricate tapestry of Australian colonisation, from the earliest planning and political debates in London to the first steps taken on the soil that would become Adelaide. Drawing on original documents, correspondence, and first-hand recollections, it offers a panoramic view of the ambitions, setbacks, and triumphs that defined the founding era. The reader is immersed in the practical realities of colonial Australia, witnessing the challenges of migration, the negotiation of land, and the forging of a new social order. With a precise and engaging narrative, the book brings to life the figures who shaped the settlement-visionaries, officials, and settlers alike-while illuminating the broader currents of early Australian exploration and migration history. It serves as both a detailed historical account and a portrait of the human spirit under extraordinary circumstances, capturing the stakes and struggles of those who laid the foundations of South Australian society. Collectors and lovers of Australian settlement history will find in these pages a work of enduring significance, not only for its rich detail but for its window into the aspirations and anxieties of a formative period. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9376553314
• ISBN13: 9789376553310
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"