The Australian Frontier Wars, 1788-1838From the Swan River to the Hawkesbury, and from the sticky Arnhem Land mangrove to the soft green hills of Tasmania, this book describes the major conflicts fought on the Australian frontier to 1838. Based on extensive research and using overseas frontier wars to add perspective to the Australian experience, 'The Australian Frontier Wars 1788-1838' will change the view of Australian history forever. |
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Contents
Warriors and soliders | ix |
Sydney 17881791 | 18 |
The HawkesburyNepean River 17951816 | 31 |
The Bathurst and Hunter Valley Districts 18221826 | 49 |
Northern and Western Australia 18241834 | 64 |
Van Diemens Land 18261831 | 80 |
The Liverpool Plains and Port Phillip Districts 1838 | 98 |
Notes | 119 |
Select bibliography | 149 |
Index | 162 |
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