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"Wanderings in New South Wales, Batavia, Pedir Coast, Singapore, and China, Vol II" by George Bennett is a travel narrative and naturalist's journal written in the early 19th century. The work focuses on Bennett's explorations and observations as he navigates through various regions, including Australia, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. It provides insights into local politics, trade practices, and the natural history of the environments he encounters. The opening of the
volume introduces Bennett's experiences along the Pedir coast, detailing the historical context of treaties between local rajahs and the Acheenese, as well as his observations on trade, particularly in betel nuts. He recounts the political unrest in the region while explaining the intricacies of local commerce and the customs that govern trade interactions. Bennett's keen eye for detail reveals both the beauty of the coastal landscapes and the complexities of the socio-political realities of his time. His narrative promises a blend of exploration, natural history, and cultural study, setting the stage for a rich account of his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bennett, George, 1804-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wanderings in New South Wales, Batavia, Pedir Coast, Singapore, and China, Vol. 2 (of 2) : Being the journal of a naturalist in those countries, during 1832, 1833 and 1834 |
| Original Publication | London: Richard Bentley, 1834. |
| Credits | Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73903 |
| Release Date | Jun 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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