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Author Bennett, George, 1804-1893
Title Wanderings in New South Wales, Batavia, Pedir Coast, Singapore, and China, Vol. 1 (of 2) : Being the journal of a naturalist in those countries, during 1832, 1833 and 1834
Original Publication London: Richard Bentley, 1834.
Note Reading ease score: 45.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Peter Becker 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 "Wanderings in New South Wales, Batavia, Pedir Coast, Singapore, and China" by George Bennett is a naturalist's journal written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles Bennett's observations and experiences during his travels across various locations including Australia and parts of Asia between 1832 and 1834. It offers insights into the flora, fauna, and cultures he encountered along the way, as well as incidents he deemed noteworthy. The opening of the book introduces the journey aboard the ship "Brothers," which departs from Plymouth, and provides a vivid description of the landscapes and natural phenomena witnessed by Bennett. He outlines the barrenness of the African islands he visits and his excitement upon approaching the lushness of Madeira. The narrative details his fascination with the marine life such as the beautiful and dangerous Portuguese man o’ war, and the book's preface hints at a focus on firsthand observations, favoring an unembellished narrative style to present factual information about the natural world. This blend of travelogue and scientific observation sets the stage for a rich exploration of the regions and cultures he documents throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject New South Wales -- Description and travel
Subject Asia -- Description and travel
Subject Natural history -- Australia -- New South Wales
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EBook-No. 73902
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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