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Four Years In Queensland (1870)

Four Years In Queensland (1870)

Kennedy, Edward B.

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ISBN10: 1165426099
ISBN13: 9781165426096
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Four Years in Queensland is a book written by Edward B. Kennedy in 1870. The book is a memoir of Kennedy's experiences during his four-year stay in Queensland, Australia. Kennedy was a British explorer who arrived in Australia in 1840 and was appointed as the Commissioner of Crown Lands in the Moreton Bay District in 1857. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Kennedy's life in Queensland. The first chapter describes Kennedy's journey to Australia and his arrival in Brisbane. He then goes on to describe the geography, climate, and flora and fauna of the region. The subsequent chapters delve into Kennedy's experiences in various parts of Queensland, including his travels to the interior of the state and his interactions with the Indigenous peoples of the region. Kennedy also provides detailed accounts of his work as Commissioner of Crown Lands, including his efforts to establish settlements and encourage agriculture in the area.Throughout the book, Kennedy provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in Queensland during the mid-19th century, including the challenges of living in a remote and often harsh environment. He also provides insights into the political and social issues of the time, including the treatment of Indigenous peoples and the tensions between settlers and the colonial government.Overall, Four Years in Queensland is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Queensland and the experiences of one of its most prominent early settlers.This scarce antiquarian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.

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