A Source Book of Australian History

A Source Book of Australian History is a book by Gwendolen H. Swinburne, first published in 1919 as a foundational historical collection. This influential Australian history book gathers original primary source documents, firsthand accounts and archival excerpts that chronicle the key moments in the nation’s formation. Designed to bring readers into direct contact with the voices and events that shaped Australia, it remains a richly textured window into exploration, colonisation and early national development. Compiled with clarity and purpose, this historical sourcebook immerses students, researchers and history enthusiasts in the very materials used to understand Australia’s past. Instead of a modern interpretive narrative, readers encounter original texts from explorers, settlers and eyewitnesses that illuminate themes like discovery and exploration, colonial life and the unfolding story of settlement on the continent. This approach gives anyone browsing your ebook catalogue an authentic and engaging journey through early Australian history. What makes this work particularly valuable for academic study and personal enrichment is its emphasis on authentic historical evidence. By presenting such a wealth of primary documents on Australian history, the book supports deeper research and critical thinking. It’s an ideal resource for educators, scholars and curious readers seeking a grounded and comprehensive look at the events that defined the nation’s early chapters.