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A Narrative Of A Visit To The Australian Colonies

A Narrative Of A Visit To The Australian Colonies

Backhouse, James

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ISBN10: 1169824676
ISBN13: 9781169824676
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 746
Weight: 4.39
Height: 1.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Narrative of a Visit to the Australian Colonies is a book written by James Backhouse, an English Quaker and philanthropist. The book is a detailed account of his travels to the Australian colonies in the mid-19th century. Backhouse's journey began in 1831, and he spent several years traveling through the colonies, including New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia, and Victoria. Throughout the book, Backhouse provides a detailed description of the colonies, including their geography, climate, people, and culture. He also discusses the social and political conditions of the colonies, including the treatment of Indigenous Australians and convicts. Backhouse's account is not only a travelogue but also a record of his efforts to promote the Quaker faith and improve the lives of the people he encountered. He established schools, churches, and other institutions to help the less fortunate, and his work helped to shape the early history of the colonies. Overall, A Narrative of a Visit to the Australian Colonies is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique insight into the early days of Australia's colonial history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Australia or the Quaker faith.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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