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Title: Colonial facts and fictions: Humorous sketches
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Chatto and Windus,1886.
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Colonial Facts and Fictions: Humorous Sketches" by John Milne is a collection of humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. The book offers a satirical and entertaining glimpse into life in Australia, particularly focusing on the experiences of a traveler navigating the peculiarities of colonial society. Through various anecdotes and observations, Milne captures the essence of the Australian landscape and its inhabitants, blending reality with whimsical imaginings. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the narrator's arrival in Port Darwin, highlighting the quirks and oddities of colonial life. The narrator recounts his experiences with the local residents, including an aboriginal man named Charlie, who shares a comedic tale of his marriage and eventual capture, revealing cultural misunderstandings and humorous interactions between the "whites" and the indigenous people. Through vivid descriptions and comedic storytelling, Milne sets the tone for the collection, inviting readers to explore the blend of facts and fictions that characterize colonial Australia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Milne, John, 1850-1913
EBook No.: 69580
Published: Dec 19, 2022
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: New Zealand -- 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.
Title: Colonial facts and fictions: Humorous sketches
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Chatto and Windus,1886.
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Colonial Facts and Fictions: Humorous Sketches" by John Milne is a collection of humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. The book offers a satirical and entertaining glimpse into life in Australia, particularly focusing on the experiences of a traveler navigating the peculiarities of colonial society. Through various anecdotes and observations, Milne captures the essence of the Australian landscape and its inhabitants, blending reality with whimsical imaginings. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the narrator's arrival in Port Darwin, highlighting the quirks and oddities of colonial life. The narrator recounts his experiences with the local residents, including an aboriginal man named Charlie, who shares a comedic tale of his marriage and eventual capture, revealing cultural misunderstandings and humorous interactions between the "whites" and the indigenous people. Through vivid descriptions and comedic storytelling, Milne sets the tone for the collection, inviting readers to explore the blend of facts and fictions that characterize colonial Australia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Milne, John, 1850-1913
EBook No.: 69580
Published: Dec 19, 2022
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: New Zealand -- 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.