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The narrative explores the harrowing experiences of Royal Marines stationed at Port Essington, highlighting the extreme challenges they faced, including diseases, natural disasters, and isolation. One soldier's perspective reveals his disdain for the location, describing it as poorly managed and deserving of the negative reputation it garnered. The book delves into themes of survival, frustration, and the harsh realities of military life in a remote and inhospitable environment.
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Port Essington, Derek Pugh
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Port Essington
- Subtitle
- The British in North Australia 1838-49
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Derek Pugh
- Publisher
- Derek Pugh
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 356
- ISBN13
- 9780648142171
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The narrative explores the harrowing experiences of Royal Marines stationed at Port Essington, highlighting the extreme challenges they faced, including diseases, natural disasters, and isolation. One soldier's perspective reveals his disdain for the location, describing it as poorly managed and deserving of the negative reputation it garnered. The book delves into themes of survival, frustration, and the harsh realities of military life in a remote and inhospitable environment.