Personal Recollections of Early Melbourne and Victoria by William Westgarth

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5789.html.images 301 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5789.epub3.images 207 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5789.epub.images 209 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5789.epub.noimages 177 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5789.kf8.images 437 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5789.kindle.images 423 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5789.txt.utf-8 283 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5789/pg5789-h.zip 203 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Westgarth, William, 1815-1889
Title Personal Recollections of Early Melbourne and Victoria
Note Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher
Summary "Personal Recollections of Early Melbourne and Victoria" by William Westgarth is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's personal experiences and observations as he returns to Melbourne after many years, reflecting on the development of the city and the surrounding region from its early days as a fledgling settlement to its growth into a significant urban center. The narrative captures both the challenges and triumphs of early colonization, including the interactions with Aboriginal communities and the changes brought about by European settlement. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the scene for his return journey to Victoria, sharing his anticipation for the sights and changes after an extended absence. He recalls the significant transformations that have occurred, hints at the improvements in transport since his original voyage to Australia, and reflects on the landscape and societal shifts he expects to witness. The initial chapters discuss the physical and social environment of early Melbourne, weaving in anecdotes that highlight the optimism and challenges faced by its early inhabitants. These vivid recollections serve as a backdrop for understanding how the city emerged from its humble beginnings into a vibrant and bustling community, rich in history and cultural interchange. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Victoria -- Description and travel
Category Text
EBook-No. 5789
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 52 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!