The Birth of Sydney
Author | : Tim Flannery |
Publisher | : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2015-01-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780802191083 |
ISBN-13 | : 0802191088 |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Birth of Sydney written by Tim Flannery and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2015-01-07 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of the #1 international bestseller, The Weather Makers, provides a stunning portrait of Australia’s cultural capital. Sydney, Australia, is one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating cities, home to over five million people and a popular tourist destination. In The Birth of Sydney, scientist and historian Tim Flannery blends the writings of Australian explorers, settlers, leaders, journalists, and visitors to construct a compelling narrative history of the great metropolis—from its founding as a remote penal colony of the British Empire in 1788 to its emergence as a vital trading power in the nineteenth century. Together, their voices and experiences create an unforgettable panoramic portrait of the early life of the majestic harbor city.