Too Far From Home 2.0


Prologue: Not Quite Virginia

Port Jackson, 1786

George knew he had to be on the first rowboat onto the mainland, and it was not difficult for him to get a spot on one. He was, after all, one of the few successful Generals of the “American Rebellion” (even if most of the people in this fleet called it a Revolution). It was hot; most of the “rebels” on Georges ship were elites, and the clothing they had chosen was not suited to the climate down here. The few slaves they brought with them were much more practical with their fashion, wearing something you might see in Jamaica or the Windward Islands.

As soon as the dinghy crossed over the horizon, it was clear to George and his companions on this first landing that this land was not anything like the plantations of Virginia. It was not anything like the forests of New England. It was not anything like the swamps of Georgia. This was a whole new world, one which the reluctant refugees, and most of the world, had never seen the likes of.

The plant life was a light green that seemed almost half-dead. The majority of it was small shrubbery, but there was the occasional small and stubby tree. Most strange of all was the natives, who tried to hide, but were visible from under the bushes and behind the hills, weary of the new travelers in their home.

George knew this was nothing like Virginia, but this was his home now. As he stepped onto the foreign beaches, he welcomed himself to New Boston.


Yup, after months of researching Australian history, flora, fauna, and native culture, I have finally decided to reboot this timeline. I hope you all enjoy it. As before, heavy inspiration comes from For Want of a Nail and The Land of Freedom/Shield of Liberty.

This timeline will be written in a scrapbook type format, with each chapter containing portions of different historical books from TTL. As always, constructive criticism is greatly appreciated and I will take your opinions into account and use them to edit as I see fit.
 
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