The History of Tasmania (Paperback)

Part I. The Aborigines: 1. Tasman's account of the natives; 2. Conflict at Risdon; 3. Causes of conflict; 4. Proclamation against them; 5. Murders committed by natives; 6. Conciliation; 7. Mr. Robinson's efforts; 8. Disposal of the natives; 9. Rapid extinction; 10. Origin of the natives; Part II. Transportation: 1. Exile; 2. State of English gaols; 3. Bentham's project; 4. Voyage; 5. Early difficulties of convict management; 6. Origin of bushranging; 7. Habits of convict population; 8. The colonies re-act on each other; 9. Bigge's recommendations; 10. Land granted to settlers employing convicts; 11. Assignment established in America; 12. Escapes from Macquarie Harbor; 13. Macquarie Harbor; 14. Escape of prisoners; 15. Arthur's principles of penal government; 16. Disposal of mechanics and specials; 17. Views of ministers; 18. Convict system of New South Wales; 19. Franklin's appointment; 20. Remarks on Machonochie's system; 21. Sir Wm. Molesworth's committee; 22. Lord John Russell's plan; 23. Lord Stanley's probation system; 24. System in Van Diemen's Land; 25. Treatment of female prisoners; 26. Lord Stanley's directions for the disposal of women; 27. Views of transportation; Conclusion; Alphabetical account of the chief places in Tasmania.