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The first prominent advocate of Australian republicanism,
Scottish-born John Dunmore Lang (1799-1878) is an important figure
in the history of his adopted country. This two-volume work,
originally published in 1834, presents a series of chapters
illustrating Australia's history and its condition in his own time.
Written during a voyage from New South Wales to Britain in 1833,
the book promotes what Lang deems to be the best interests of the
New South Wales colony, by encouraging the emigration 'of reputable
families and individuals to its territory'. Volume 1 sets out the
historical background and discovery of the coastal areas, leading
to the establishment of the New South Wales British colony, and
presents accounts of its condition and progress under various
governments. The reader will be mindful of Lang's aim in writing
the work - to tell the truth 'fully and fearlessly' in order to
secure Australia's general welfare and advancement.
The first prominent advocate of Australian republicanism,
Scottish-born John Dunmore Lang (1799-1878) is an important figure
in the history of his adopted country. This two-volume work,
originally published in 1834, presents a series of chapters
illustrating Australia's history and its condition in his own time.
Written during a voyage from New South Wales to Britain in 1833,
the book promotes what Lang deems to be the best interests of the
New South Wales colony, by encouraging the emigration 'of reputable
families and individuals to its territory'. Volume 2 investigates
the distribution and character of the convict population and
stresses the advantages of New South Wales to emigrants, finishing
with an analysis of the practicalities of emigration and settling
in Australia. The reader will be mindful of Lang's aim in writing
the work - to tell the truth 'fully and fearlessly' in order to
secure Australia's general welfare and advancement.
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