A Visit To The Antipodes: With Some Reminiscences Of A Sojourn In Australia (1846)

A Visit to the Antipodes: With Some Reminiscences of a Sojourn in Australia (1846) is a travelogue written by A Squatter, an anonymous author who visited Australia in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences during his visit to the antipodes, including his observations of the country's landscape, flora and fauna, and its people.The author describes his journey from England to Australia, including his experiences on board the ship and his arrival in Sydney. He then goes on to explore various parts of the country, including Melbourne, Adelaide, and the goldfields of Victoria.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the social and cultural life of Australia during the mid-19th century. He describes the customs and traditions of the indigenous people, as well as the lifestyle of the European settlers, including the squatters who dominated the rural areas.The book also includes some reminiscences of the author's sojourn in Australia, including his encounters with various characters and his experiences of the country's natural wonders. The author's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he provides a vivid picture of life in Australia during this period.Overall, A Visit to the Antipodes is an interesting and informative account of one man's journey to Australia during the mid-19th century. It provides a valuable insight into the country's history, culture, and way of life during this time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.