This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 04029579
Title:
Under the Southern Cross
Or Travels in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and Other Pacific Islands
Note: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Barbara Kosker and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
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(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Under the Southern Cross" by Maturin M. Ballou is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's vivid adventures and observations throughout Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, the Samoan Islands, and other Pacific Islands, offering readers a comprehensive glimpse into these diverse regions at the time. Focusing on cultural practices, geographical wonders, and historical context, the book immerses readers in the experiences that shaped the author's journey. The opening of the work introduces Maturin M. Ballou's journey as he embarks on an extensive travel experience, beginning with a cross-country train ride across America to San Francisco. Here, he describes the vibrant atmosphere of the city, particularly the unique and often gritty character of Chinatown, which presents a stark contrast to the wider American experience. The narrative continues with preparations for a sea voyage to the islands of the Pacific, capturing the anticipation and exotic allure of destinations such as Honolulu. Ballou's keen observations of local customs, the beauty of the landscapes, and the complexities of life in these distant lands paint a lively and engaging portrait that sets the tone for the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895
EBook No.: 34037
Published: Oct 5, 2010
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Oceania -- Description and travel
Subject: Australia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04029579
Title:
Under the Southern Cross
Or Travels in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and Other Pacific Islands
Note: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Barbara Kosker and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Under the Southern Cross" by Maturin M. Ballou is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's vivid adventures and observations throughout Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, the Samoan Islands, and other Pacific Islands, offering readers a comprehensive glimpse into these diverse regions at the time. Focusing on cultural practices, geographical wonders, and historical context, the book immerses readers in the experiences that shaped the author's journey. The opening of the work introduces Maturin M. Ballou's journey as he embarks on an extensive travel experience, beginning with a cross-country train ride across America to San Francisco. Here, he describes the vibrant atmosphere of the city, particularly the unique and often gritty character of Chinatown, which presents a stark contrast to the wider American experience. The narrative continues with preparations for a sea voyage to the islands of the Pacific, capturing the anticipation and exotic allure of destinations such as Honolulu. Ballou's keen observations of local customs, the beauty of the landscapes, and the complexities of life in these distant lands paint a lively and engaging portrait that sets the tone for the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895
EBook No.: 34037
Published: Oct 5, 2010
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Oceania -- Description and travel
Subject: Australia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.