Watkin Tench
Lieutenant General Watkin Tench was a British military officer who is best known for publishing two books describing his experiences in the First Fleet, which established the first European settlement in Australia in 1788. His two accounts, Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay and Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson provide an account of the arrival and first four years of the colony.
A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay
Embark on an unforgettable voyage with convicts and soldiers as they sail towards an uncertain destiny, striving to establish a new world amidst the challenges of a distant and unfamiliar land.
By Watkin Tench
A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson
In a harsh new land, discover the daily struggles and fragile existence of the first settlers as they navigate starvation, build a colony, and face the unknown.
By Watkin Tench