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Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay
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Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay

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A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay is a classic work by Watkin Tench, a British army officer. Published in 1788, it details his voyage to Australia and his experiences in the early settlement. Tench arrived in Botany Bay in January 1788 as part of the First Fleet, which established the first European colony in Australia. The fleet initially landed at Botany Bay but found it unsuitable and moved to Port Jackson. Tench's book was an immediate success, going through multiple editions and translations, and remains a significant historical account of the founding of Australia.123

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  3. colonization of Australia - Founding the colony

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