About the book
Son of the First Fleet: The Book About Henry Kable Junior
Son of the First Fleet by Tony Gaudry follows Henry Kable Junior, known as Harry, from Norwich Castle Gaol to early New South Wales, the sea, The Oaks and family remembrance.
Book details
- Title
- Son of the First Fleet
- Author
- Tony Gaudry
- ISBN
- 9780646889412
- Page count
- 300 pages
What makes this book different
Many pages tell the wider story of Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes. Son of the First Fleet focuses on Henry Kable Junior, known as Harry, whose life is often overshadowed by the better-known story of his parents. Tony Gaudry’s book follows Harry’s story through family history, early New South Wales, the sea, The Oaks and remembrance.
Order the BookDigital PDF, paperback and bundle options
- Digital PDF: AUD $16
- Paperback: AUD $20 plus postage
- Bundle: AUD $30 for paperback and digital PDF
Harry travelled to New South Wales as an infant with his parents, Henry Kable Senior and Susannah Holmes, on the First Fleet. Their story is included only where it gives useful background to Harry’s own life.
The book follows Harry through the early years of Sydney Cove, his work at sea, the 1803 shipyard injury that changed his future, and his later connections with Windsor and The Oaks.
It also notes Kable, Gaudry, Teale and Wild family connections where they help place Harry within his family setting.
Inside the book
The structure favours Harry’s life story, with supporting context kept in its proper place:
- Norwich Castle Gaol and Harry’s birth in 1786
- Henry Kable, Susannah Holmes and the First Fleet
- The Dunkirk prison hulk and the events before transportation
- Sydney Cove and the beginning of the new colony
- Cable v Sinclair and the missing parcel of goods
- Harry’s early years and life at sea
- The Governor King accident
- Windsor, Vanderville, The Oaks and St Matthew’s Cemetery
- The Kable, Gaudry, Teale and Wild family connections
Who the book is for
This book may suit readers who want a close family-history account connected to early New South Wales and the Kable family story, including:
- First Fleet descendants
- Kable family researchers
- Gaudry family researchers
- Readers of Australian colonial history
- Readers interested in Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes
- Readers interested in Henry Kable Junior, known as Harry
- People researching The Oaks and St Matthew’s Cemetery
- People looking for a First Fleet family-history book
Editions
- Digital PDF: $16 AUD for reading after purchase
- Paperback: $20 AUD plus postage
- Bundle: $30 AUD for both editions
Delivery information
You can choose the digital PDF, paperback, or bundle. Digital copies are available after purchase through a download link delivered by email, and postage is added at checkout for paperback orders.
Common questions
Who was Henry Kable Junior?
Henry Kable Junior, known as Harry Kable, was born in Norwich Castle Gaol in 1786 and raised in early colonial New South Wales.
Who were Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes?
Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes were Harry Kable’s parents and First Fleet convicts. Their story forms the family background to the book.
Why was Henry Kable Junior also known as Harry?
Harry was a familiar form of Henry, and it helps distinguish Henry Kable Junior from his father, Henry Kable.
Can I buy a digital PDF?
Yes. The digital PDF is available after purchase through a download link delivered by email.
Can I buy a paperback copy?
Yes. Paperback copies are available for $20 AUD plus postage.
Is there a paperback and digital bundle?
Yes. The bundle includes both the paperback and digital PDF editions.
How is the digital edition delivered?
The digital edition is delivered by email after purchase using a secure download link.
Does the book include illustrations?
Yes. Artist’s impressions and visual material are included to support the historical story.
Are the illustrations historical photographs?
No. Artist’s impressions or illustrative reconstructions should not be treated as archival photographs or exact depictions.
Questions about the book or the Kable family story? Contact Tony Gaudry directly.