176 pages, indexed, illustrated. "I bought this book to research The First Fleet, the eleven ships that sailed from England--loaded with prisoners, marines, sailors, and a few wives---to sail for nearly nine months to Australia to establish a penal colony. These are the letters, a diary in many ways, of one of the sailors. He gives descriptions not available in the historical records, such as the luxury foods that were craved (clotted cream) and the frustration of never having shoes that lasted in the new, hot, and sandy environment. This is one of the most valuable research books I have found for use with 'Fairies Down Under,' and I'm glad I was able to get a copy. It's no longer in print, but I wouldn't sell my copy for a thousand dollars!" (web review)