The book "History of Tasmania, Volume I" by John West is the first part of a voluminous work dedicated to the study of the history of this unique Australian region. In the book, the author examines the ethnography and natural conditions of Tasmania, traces the first settlements of the aborigines who lived in these areas before the appearance of European colonizers. Considerable attention is paid to the events of the period of the establishment of the first European settlements and the development of the colonial administration. The author studied various aspects of the history of Tasmania, revealing the variety of cultural and political processes that influenced the formation of the modern face of this region. "History of Tasmania, Volume I" is an important source for understanding the past and present of this part of Australia.