John Batman An Inside Story of the Birth of Melbourne A Summary of the Story This book tells the story of how Melbourne was birthed. It begins with Captain Cook

Treatment of Aborigines in van Diemans Land by colonists; Batman searches for Aborigines in van Diemans Land; the Black War; signing of treaty and grant of terr

"[An] exceedingly powerful debut. Wilson's compelling story carries us through forest and over plains, leaving a trail of dead men." —Alan Cheuse, The Chicago