{"product_id":"kangaroo-land-1862-arthur-polehampton-9781164902010","title":"Kangaroo Land (1862)","description":"Kangaroo Land is a book written by Arthur Polehampton and published in 1862. The book is a travelogue that explores the continent of Australia, which was then known as \"\"Kangaroo Land\"\" due to the abundance of kangaroos that roamed the land. The author takes the reader on a journey through the country, describing the landscapes, flora, fauna, and the culture of the indigenous people. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different region of Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Polehampton provides a detailed account of his travels, describing the cities, towns, and villages he visits, as well as the natural wonders he encounters along the way.Throughout the book, the author also discusses the history of Australia, including its colonization by the British and the impact this had on the indigenous population. He also provides insights into the social and political climate of the time, highlighting the tensions between the colonizers and the native people.Overall, Kangaroo Land is a fascinating and informative account of Australia in the mid-19th century. It provides a unique perspective on the country's history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Australian history or travel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Arthur Polehampton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1164902016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781164902010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Arthur Polehampton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48872390721791,"sku":"9781164902010","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kangaroo-land-1862-arthur-polehampton-9781164902010","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}