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LoC No.: 22015686

Title: Down Under with the Prince

Note: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: At sea -- Barbados -- Panama -- Southern California -- Honolulu -- Neptune boards the Renown -- Fiji -- Auckland -- North Island -- South Island -- Enterprise in New Zealand -- Victoria -- New South Wales -- Some Commonwealth affairs -- Western Australia -- Wheat, gold, and logging -- The Nullarbor plain -- South Australia -- Tasmania -- Queensland -- The Jackaroo and others -- Amongst the sheep -- Eastward ho -- The West Indies -- The Bermudas -- The significance of the tour.

Credits: Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Jane Robins and the Online
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Summary: "Down Under with the Prince" by Everard Cotes is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This engaging account chronicles the Australasian tour of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as he travels aboard the battle-cruiser "Renown" alongside his entourage and several journalists. The book offers a vivid depiction of the various locations the prince visits, highlighting the ceremonial aspects of his visit and the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. The opening of the book sets the scene for the departure of the "Renown" from Portsmouth, where the atmosphere is charged with anticipation for the royal voyage. Cotes captures the initial excitement as the ship prepares to sail, detailing the bustling activity of the dock as officials and spectators gather to witness the event. The narrative shifts into the daily routines aboard the ship, emphasizing the transformation of the prince from a royal figure to an active participant in the life of the crew. The warm camaraderie and efficiency among the sailors are portrayed, along with the prince's engaging personality, as he mingles freely, participates in drills, and partakes in informal meals with the crew. This establishes a foundation for the subsequent adventures and interactions that will unfold in the various ports they visit throughout the journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cotes, Everard

EBook No.: 38691

Published: Jan 27, 2012

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: New Zealand -- Description and travel

Subject: Australia -- Description and travel

Subject: Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972

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.: 22015686

Title: Down Under with the Prince

Note: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: At sea -- Barbados -- Panama -- Southern California -- Honolulu -- Neptune boards the Renown -- Fiji -- Auckland -- North Island -- South Island -- Enterprise in New Zealand -- Victoria -- New South Wales -- Some Commonwealth affairs -- Western Australia -- Wheat, gold, and logging -- The Nullarbor plain -- South Australia -- Tasmania -- Queensland -- The Jackaroo and others -- Amongst the sheep -- Eastward ho -- The West Indies -- The Bermudas -- The significance of the tour.

Credits: Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Jane Robins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Down Under with the Prince" by Everard Cotes is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This engaging account chronicles the Australasian tour of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as he travels aboard the battle-cruiser "Renown" alongside his entourage and several journalists. The book offers a vivid depiction of the various locations the prince visits, highlighting the ceremonial aspects of his visit and the diverse cultures he encounters along the way. The opening of the book sets the scene for the departure of the "Renown" from Portsmouth, where the atmosphere is charged with anticipation for the royal voyage. Cotes captures the initial excitement as the ship prepares to sail, detailing the bustling activity of the dock as officials and spectators gather to witness the event. The narrative shifts into the daily routines aboard the ship, emphasizing the transformation of the prince from a royal figure to an active participant in the life of the crew. The warm camaraderie and efficiency among the sailors are portrayed, along with the prince's engaging personality, as he mingles freely, participates in drills, and partakes in informal meals with the crew. This establishes a foundation for the subsequent adventures and interactions that will unfold in the various ports they visit throughout the journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cotes, Everard

EBook No.: 38691

Published: Jan 27, 2012

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: New Zealand -- Description and travel

Subject: Australia -- Description and travel

Subject: Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.