
Ritchie, John (Ed.). The Evidence to the Bigge Reports. New South Wales under Governor Macquarie. 1st. Ed. Pub. Heinemann. 1971
Two volume set. 8vo. Nr. fine hdbks. in nr. fine dws.
During the years 1819-21, Commissioner John Thomas Bigge visited Australia and conducted extensive inquiries into its past history, present condition and future prospects. He presented his findings to Parliament in 1822 and 1823. This two volume work presents part of the evidence which he collected. Volume 1 details oral evidence including transcripts of interviews. Volume 2 presents information sent to him in private letters.
£30.00 [Ref: 49526]