Discovery And Settlement Of Port Phillip

Discovery and Settlement of Port Phillip is a historical book written by James Bonwick in 1856. The book provides an account of the discovery and settlement of the Port Phillip region, which is now known as Victoria in Australia. It covers the period up to the arrival of Superintendent Latrobe in October 1839. The author provides a detailed description of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the interactions between the indigenous people and the European settlers. Bonwick also explores the early explorers and their expeditions, the establishment of settlements and the development of the region's economy. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the early history of Victoria and provides insights into the challenges faced by the early settlers.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.