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- English
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The Birth of Sydney
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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 metropolisâfrom 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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Other Books By The Author
- Title
- Acknowledgments
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- The Sandstone City by Tim Flannery
- A Port Passed By James Cook
- Notes on Sources
- Notes on Illustrations