The Barsden Memoirs (1799-1816)

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The memoirs detail the adventurous early life of Josephus Henry Barsden, highlighting his experiences from a Sussex smugglers' inn to a convict ship bound for New South Wales. They encompass thrilling sealing and whaling expeditions to Van Diemen's Land and Barsden's involvement in a Tahitian civil war, offering a vivid glimpse into the challenges and adventures of his formative years.