Discovery And Settlement Of Port Phillip

Discovery and Settlement of Port Phillip is a historical account of the region now known as Victoria, Australia, up until the arrival of Superintendent Latrobe in 1839. Written by James Bonwick and published in 1856, the book provides a detailed description of the early exploration and colonization of the area, including the first encounters between European explorers and the Indigenous population. It also covers the establishment of early settlements, the growth of the pastoral industry, and the development of the city of Melbourne. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Australia and the colonization of the continent.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.