Early Tasmania - Papers Read Before The Royal Society Of Tasmania During The Years 1888 to 1899.
By James Backhouse Walker
Published by H.H. Pimblett Government Printer: Tasmania 1950
Includes 6 Foldout Maps/Plates - All Present As Called For.
"Early Tasmania: Papers Read Before the Royal Society of Tasmania During the Years 1888 to 1899 by James Backhouse Walker is a substantial and scholarly exploration of Tasmania's formative past, bringing together a series of carefully researched papers presented to one of the colony's most important intellectual institutions. Walker, a respected historian and member of the Royal Society, examines early settlement, exploration, and the development of colonial society with a meticulous attention to documentary evidence. His work reflects both the scholarly standards of the late nineteenth century and a deep personal engagement with Tasmania's historical record.
The essays range across key themes in early Tasmanian history, including the arrival of European settlers, the structure of colonial administration, maritime exploration, and the shaping of communities in a challenging and often isolated environment. Walker draws upon official records, personal accounts, and early narratives to reconstruct the island's past, offering insight into both the ambitions and hardships of early colonists. The inclusion of detailed foldout maps and plates—six in total, all present as called for—adds significant value, visually contextualising the geographical discoveries and settlements discussed within the text.
Published in 1950 by H.H. Pimblett, Government Printer of Tasmania, this third impression of Walker's collected papers preserves an important body of historical scholarship for modern readers. As both a reference work and a collector's piece, it holds enduring appeal for those interested in Tasmanian exploration, colonial studies, and the early historiography of Australia, particularly collectors who value works enriched with original maps and primary research.
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Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. All maps present. A nice clean copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
