This entertaining memoir recounts the experiences of George Barrington, an Irish-born convict who was transported to Australia in the late 18th century. Barrington's account of his journey and life in New South Wales offers a rare glimpse into the world of the early Australian settlers, including their struggles, triumphs, and everyday routines. Though Barrington's perspective can be somewhat self-serving at times, his story remains a compelling and important part of Australian history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.