[Contemporary first hand report of the arrival of the First Fleet of colonists, including convicts, at Botany Bay, Australia, in January 1788, published in the Gentleman's Magazine in March 1789]. A first hand account of the initial British colonisation of Australia and the arrival of the first fleet of convicts at Botany Bay, New South Wales, in 1788, as reported in the Gentleman’s Magazine, London, March 1789. The British government, having transported convicts to America until the Revolutionary War, turned to Australia as an alternative penal destination to relieve prison overcrowding. Following James Cook’s 1770 claim of the eastern coast, Britain sought to establish a presence before the French, and in 1787, eleven ships carrying convicts, marines, and officials set sail. This article details the landing of the Sirius and Supply, the initial fear of the Aboriginal people, and their eventual cautious acceptance of gifts. A code of laws was read to the convicts, who were urged to reform through good conduct. The report also mentions attempted escapes by convicts to French ships—two women went missing—but were refused. Between 1788 and 1868, some 162,000 convicts were transported to Australian penal colonies. by Phillip, Captain Arthur. Published March 1789. Three antique copperplate pages, on two sheets. Size 20 x 13 cm | 8.0 x 5.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale. The print you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this print. The pages are printed on both sides. Tags: Australia, Australia + Decorative, Australia + Decorative + Gentleman's Magazine, Australia + Gentleman's Magazine, Australia + Phillip Captain Arthur, Botany Bay, Decorative + Australia, Fleet

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