George Barrington
(1755–1804)

Irish-born pickpocket and Australian colonial author

George Barrington

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  • A Voyage to Botany Bay, with a description of the country, manners, customs, religion, &c. of the natives London (1801), 8vo
    with a second part entitled ‘A Sequel to Barrington's Voyage to New South Wales, comprising an interesting narrative of the transactions and behaviour of the convicts,’ &c.
    There is another edition printed at New York, n.d. Other editions are entitled ‘An Account of a Voyage to New South Wales, enriched with beautiful coloured prints, London, 1803, 1810, 8vo, with an engraved portrait of the author prefixed.’
  • The History of New South Wales, including Botany Bay, Port Jackson, Pamaratta [sic], Sydney, and all its dependancies, from the original discovery of the island &c., London, 1802, 8vo.
  • The History of New Holland, from its first discovery in 1616 to the present time London, 1808, 8vo
    the second edition illustrated with maps.

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Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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