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A narrative of the expedition to Botany Bay; with an account of New south Wales, its production, inhabitants, &c. To which is subjoined, a list of the civil and military establishments at Port Jackson (James Bruce's copy).
by TENCH, Captain Watkin (1758-1833)
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London : J. Debrett, 1789. Third edition, to which is subjoined a list of the civil and military establishments at Port Jackson. Octavo, full polished calf, spine in compartments with gilt tule, contrasting morocco title label lettered in gilt; edges a little rubbed and a few light scuffs; pp. viii; [iv], 148; a fine copy. From the library of famed explorer James Bruce (1730-1794), his bookplate to front pastedown with library catalogue number; below it is the estate label of Kinnaird House, the ancestral home of the Bruces, with the date 1897. Tench's account of the voyage of the First Fleet to Australia is the earliest such journal published. The first edition appeared in print in April 1789, only a couple of weeks after the Fleet had returned to England. An 'eminently readable book [which] is regarded by many authorities as the most accurate, orderly, vivacious, and valuable description of life in the colony in its first years' (Hill). Three London editions as well as a slew of European imprints appeared in the year 1789 alone. The third edition includes a two-page postscript written by Tench not present in the first two editions. Dated 1st October 1788, it includes reports from Norfolk Island and Port Jackson, and news of the discovery of flax in New Zealand. The present copy has exceptional provenance, being from the library of James Bruce. After Captain James Cook, James Bruce was the most famous explorer of his day. After studying Arabic and Ge'ez in Spain, Bruce was appointed British Consul at Algiers, where he made a study of the ruins of Barbary. After further travels in the Levant, Bruce determined to discover the source of the Nile, which was believed to be in Ethiopia. Bruce's epic adventures through North Africa and the Arab World are recounted in his publication Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, cementing Bruce's legacy as a central figure in European exploration and engagement with North Africa. Ferguson, 50
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- A narrative of the expedition to Botany Bay; with an account of New south Wales, its production, inhabitants, &c. To which is subjoined, a list of the civil and military establishments at Port Jackson (James Bruce's copy).
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- TENCH, Captain Watkin (1758-1833)
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- Used
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Douglas Stewart Fine Books
Douglas began buying and selling books in 1995, while still in high school. He is a member of the major international trade associations, and his business is conducted according to their high ethical standards. For many years Douglas has been a Board member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers (ANZAAB); he is also a Mentor for the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers.
Douglas is currently the President of ANZAAB.
Our stock at Douglas Stewart Fine Books is diverse: we have rare books across all fields, but our strengths are in travel and exploration – particularly of Australia and the Pacific – and Australian art. In addition to rare books, we deal in all types of heritage material, including photographs, manuscripts, maps and globes, and fine art. Every month we issue a new online catalogue of New Acquisitions, and recommend that you join our email list to be the first to see what's available. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any works you see online – we are always happy to assist with your enquiries.
We love meeting new people and welcome visitors to our shop, which is open six days a week. If you cannot make it to Melbourne, you can find us at major fairs in London, New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Toronto, San Francisco, Boston, Hong Kong or Sydney. We're pleased to invite you to any of these exhibitions as our guest.
Last, but not least, we buy books – from important single items to entire libraries – and we'd be pleased to provide advice on the best way to sell your collection.
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