| Author |
Bullen, Frank Thomas, 1857-1915 |
| LoC No. |
07039099
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| Title |
Advance Australasia: A Day-to-Day Record of a Recent Visit to Australasia.
Second Edition.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Then and now! -- The young giant -- A land of delight -- A goodly heritage -- Sane socialism -- Mighty Melbourne -- Some fleeting comparisons -- On the old track -- The queen city of the south -- Some friendly criticism -- The King of New Zealand -- Towards Maoriland -- The paradise of labour -- A universal shock -- Mutton, the master -- A homelike town -- The capital of wonderland -- A natural marvel -- New Zealand shipping -- Some political reflections -- North again -- The heart of the North Island -- The Maori -- Australasian journalism.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by MWS, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Advance Australasia: A Day-to-Day Record of a Recent Visit to Australasia" by Frank T. Bullen is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and impressions during a recent tour of Australasia, focusing on the contrasts between his initial visit and his observations on this current journey. Through descriptions of landscapes, societies, and political landscapes, Bullen reflects on the cultural and social evolution of the region. At the start of the text, the author reveals his initial journey to Australia thirty-four years ago and contrasts it with the streamlined experience on a modern steamship. He describes the changes in maritime travel and the improvements in passenger comfort, highlighting both joyful memories and the challenges faced on that first voyage. Bullen's detailed observations capture the beauty and intricacies of the Australian landscape, as well as the dynamics of human behavior, both on board and in port. As he moves through the regions, he begins to explore the social and political nuances of public life in places like Perth and Adelaide, hinting at the impact of historical events and the aspirations of its residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
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| Subject |
New Zealand -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Australia -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Australasia -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Australasia -- Economic conditions
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64060 |
| Release Date |
Dec 17, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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