Narrative Of A Voyage To New South Wales And Van Dieman's Land In The Ship Skelton, 1820 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163591505)

The book ""Narrative Of A Voyage To New South Wales And Van Dieman�������s Land In The Ship Skelton, 1820"" is a first-hand account of a voyage made by James Dixon to the Australian colonies of New South Wales and Van Dieman's Land (now Tasmania) in the year 1820. The book is a detailed description of the journey, including the ship's departure from England, the various ports of call along the way, and the arrival in Australia.Dixon provides a vivid account of the conditions on board the ship, including the daily routine of the crew and the passengers, the food and drink served, and the various challenges they faced during the voyage. He also writes about the people he met in Australia, including the indigenous people, the settlers, and the convicts who had been transported to the colonies.Throughout the book, Dixon offers his observations on the natural environment of Australia, including the flora and fauna, the landscape, and the climate. He also describes the various industries and trades that were developing in the colonies, such as farming, mining, and fishing.Overall, ""Narrative Of A Voyage To New South Wales And Van Dieman�������s Land In The Ship Skelton, 1820"" provides a fascinating insight into life in the early years of the Australian colonies, and is a valuable historical document for anyone interested in this period of Australian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.

Author: James Dixon
ISBN-10: 1163591505
ISBN-13: 9781163591505
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 146
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d