The Discovery And Settlement Of Port Mackay, Queensland (1908)

The Discovery and Settlement of Port Mackay, Queensland (1908) is a historical book written by Henry Ling Roth, detailing the early exploration and colonization of Port Mackay, a coastal city in Queensland, Australia. The book provides a comprehensive account of the region's discovery, from the first sighting by Captain Cook in 1770 to the arrival of European settlers in the mid-1800s. Roth's writing is rich in detail, providing insight into the lives and customs of the indigenous Aboriginal people who inhabited the area before the arrival of Europeans. He describes the impact of colonization on the local tribes, including the displacement of their traditional way of life and the introduction of diseases that devastated their population. The book also covers the early European settlers who established the town of Port Mackay, including their struggles with isolation, harsh weather conditions, and limited resources. Roth describes the development of the town's infrastructure, including the construction of roads, bridges, and buildings, as well as the growth of the local economy through industries such as sugar cane farming and mining.Overall, The Discovery and Settlement of Port Mackay, Queensland (1908) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Queensland and the early days of European settlement in Australia. Roth's detailed account provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the people who helped shape this vibrant coastal city.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.