Bush Life in Tasmania by James Fenton
First published in 1891 written by a resident of Forth who owned property at River Don and elsewhere. The self-declared man responsible for releasing blackberries into Tasmania. Information on the founding of various places along the North West coast of Tasmania and what early life was like there. A first hand account of 1830s-1860s.

With the Pioneers by Charles Ramsay
Published in 1957 a history of Port Sorrell to Forth area, early settlers and accompanied by some photos. A record of a lot of firsts – shipbuilding, telegraph, post office services etc.

Sawdust, Sails and Sweat by Faye Gardham
Published in 1996 covering early settlement of River Don area. Great photos, maps and personal histories as well as a history of the Don River Saw Mill and key businessmen involved. Key historical period the work covers is 1850s-1910.
The Gold Rush by David Hill
History of mainland Australia gold rushes. Some nice quotes from newspapers that give the story in words from the time. Published in 2010.

Tasmanian High Country Huts by Simon Cubit and Des Murray
Pictorial book of the Tasmanian High Country focusing on the wooden buildings that were built between 1840-1850s and the life of cattlemen of that time.

1835 by James Boyce
History of the establishment of Melbourne in 1835. Published in 2013.

Van Dieman’s Land by James Boyce
History of Van Dieman’s Land and convict era. Aboriginal history and extermination.

The Vandemonian War by Nick Brodie
How the British occupied Van Dieman’s land and deployed soldiers during 1820-1830s and pushed out the aboriginal people.

GoldFever by Geoff Hocking
Supplemented with images and quotes from newspapers this gives a good account of what life was like on the goldfields.