
audiobook
by W. C. (William Charles) Wentworth
STATISTICAL, HISTORICAL, AND POLITICAL DESCRIPTION - OF - THE COLONY - OF - NEW SOUTH WALES, - AND - ITS DEPENDENT SETTLEMENTS - IN - VAN DIEMEN'S LAND: - WITH A PARTICULAR ENUMERATION OF THE ADVANTAGES WHICH THESE COLONIES OFFER FOR EMIGRATION, AND THEIR SUPERIORITY IN MANY RESPECTS OVER THOSE POSSESSED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BY WILLIAM CHARLES WENTWORTH, ESQ. - A NATIVE OF THE COLONY
FOREWORD
PREFACE
PART I - NEW SOUTH WALES. - STATISTICAL ACCOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENTS IN NEW HOLLAND.
STATISTICAL ACCOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENTS IN VAN DIEMEN'S LAND.
PART II. - OPERATION OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT IN THE COLONY FOR THE LAST FIFTEEN YEARS.
PART III. - VARIOUS ALTERATIONS SUGGESTED IN THE PRESENT POLICY OF THIS COLONY.
PART IV. - VARIOUS CHANGES PROPOSED IN THE SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT.
APPENDIX. - Civil Establishment, and Public Institutions in the Territory of New South Wales and its Dependencies. - Seat of Government, Sydney.
A detailed snapshot of early‑19th‑century New South Wales, this work blends hard data with vivid narrative to portray a fledgling colony on the cusp of transformation. Drawing on the author’s firsthand experience of the Blue Mountains crossing and his time in England, it surveys population figures, land use, and trade while also outlining the political climate that shaped settlement policies.
Beyond statistics, the book makes a persuasive case for emigration, highlighting the colony’s fertile valleys, abundant resources, and the promise of new opportunities compared with other destinations. It also candidly discusses the challenges the settlement faced—logistical hurdles, governance disputes, and the optimism that sometimes outstripped reality—offering thoughtful suggestions for overcoming them. Listeners will gain a nuanced picture of a young Australia striving to define its identity and future.
Full title
Statistical, Historical and Political Description of the Colony of New South Wales and its Dependent Settlements in Van Diemen's Land With a Particular Enumeration of the Advantages Which These Colonies Offer for Emigration, and Their Superiority in Many Respects Over Those Possessed by the United States of America
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (616K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Col Choat
Release date
2005-04-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1790–1872
A restless colonial reformer, explorer, journalist, and poet, he helped shape early public life in New South Wales. His writing and political battles made him one of the most forceful voices in nineteenth-century Australia.
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