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The First Fleet : the real story
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The First Fleet : the real story

by Alan Frost

This historical study examines the 1787 First Fleet voyage to Botany Bay, using archival records to detail the logistical organisation of the expedition. It explores the British government's imperial objectives and the experiences of the ships' passengers.

Accession 25876 ISBN 9781863955294 Publisher Black Inc.
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