Lot 1271

In very good condition. Age-expected rubbing to outer corners of cover. Light foxing and darkening of edges to some pages.


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John White Esq. (1757 or 1758-1832) was chief surgeon of the First Fleet, and was particularly successful in managing both the difficult conditions on the voyage out and the early years of the settlement. He was also a keen amateur naturalist. His journal provides valuable insights into the role and duties of an eighteenth century physician, health problems experienced by the First Fleet population and relationships with Aboriginal people.