David Collins: A Colonial Life

The life of David Collins—judge, historian, governor—reflects the story of the European settlement of Australia. In a remarkable trio of events, Collins was one of the founders of Sydney in 1788, began the first European settlement in Victoria in 1803, and founded Hobart Town the following year.
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David Collins: A Colonial Life

The life of David Collins—judge, historian, governor—reflects the story of the European settlement of Australia. In a remarkable trio of events, Collins was one of the founders of Sydney in 1788, began the first European settlement in Victoria in 1803, and founded Hobart Town the following year.
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David Collins: A Colonial Life

David Collins: A Colonial Life

by John Currey
David Collins: A Colonial Life

David Collins: A Colonial Life

by John Currey

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The life of David Collins—judge, historian, governor—reflects the story of the European settlement of Australia. In a remarkable trio of events, Collins was one of the founders of Sydney in 1788, began the first European settlement in Victoria in 1803, and founded Hobart Town the following year.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780522849264
Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing
Publication date: 11/01/2000
Pages: 390
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author


John Currey has had a long and distinguished career as an author, editor and publisher. He has also edited a number of books, including Account of a Voyage and the three-volume Records of the Port Phillip Expedition.
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