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

The Discovery and Settlement of Port Mackay, Queensland is a historical book written by Henry Ling Roth and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the discovery and settlement of Port Mackay, a coastal town located in Queensland, Australia. The author describes the early explorations of the region by European navigators, including Captain James Cook, and the subsequent arrival of settlers from Europe and Asia.Roth also delves into the social and economic history of the town, discussing the impact of the sugar industry and the growth of the town's population. He also examines the relationship between the settlers and the Indigenous people of the area, including the conflicts and alliances that arose.The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Port Mackay. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Queensland, Australia, or the early European settlement of the region.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.