George Augustus Robinson, a key figure in the history of Van Diemen's Land and and the colony's interactions with its aboriginal peoples was a prolific diarist and left an amazing record of his experiences. In this revised and updated second edition of his monumental work, editor NJB "Brian" Plomley, added a comprehensive index, corrections to the original work and information to provide a fuller and more accurate account of the colonial administration's encounters and governance of the aboriginal population.
This is an out-of-print book; it is in USED but generally very good condition with some wear to the edges of the cover and some small specks on the outer edge of the page block. Please contact the bookshop, Just Tassie Books at The Book Cellar, for additional detailed photos and description of condition.
Published: 2008
Format: hardcover with dustjacket
Pages: 1162, indexed
Illustrations: B&W |
