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Describes conflict and violence in Tasmania, including Ben Lomond massacre; lifestyle of Woiwurung tribe and social organization of tribes around Port Phillip; detailed discussion of circumstances surrounding alleged signing of Treaty; attitude of British Government towards settlement and indigenous rights; role of Port Phillip Association; instances of contact and conflict with settlers appear throughout.

History of sealers of Bass Strait and Cape Barren Island; relationship of sealers and Aboriginal women; genealogical information; list of names of Aboriginal women held in captivity by the sealers; treatment of women and children.