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The Condition And Capabilities Of Van Diemen's Land, As A Place Of Emigration: Being The Practical Experience Of Nearly Ten Years' Residence In The Co

The Condition And Capabilities Of Van Diemen's Land, As A Place Of Emigration: Being The Practical Experience Of Nearly Ten Years' Residence In The Co

Dixon, John

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Fiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle AtlanticSelf-Help

ISBN10: 1104242168
ISBN13: 9781104242169
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 2 2009
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Condition and Capabilities of Van Diemen's Land, as a Place of Emigration: Being the Practical Experience of Nearly Ten Years' Residence in the Colony was written by John Dixon in 1839. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his ten-year stay in Van Diemen's Land, which is now known as Tasmania.The book covers a wide range of topics related to the condition and capabilities of the colony, including its geography, climate, agriculture, trade, and social structure. The author also provides insights into the lives of the indigenous people of the island and their interactions with the European settlers.Throughout the book, Dixon offers practical advice to those considering emigrating to Van Diemen's Land, including information on the cost of living, job opportunities, and the best areas to settle in. He also discusses the challenges faced by new settlers, such as the harsh climate and the difficulties of establishing a new life in a remote and unfamiliar land.Overall, The Condition and Capabilities of Van Diemen's Land, as a Place of Emigration provides a valuable historical perspective on the early days of European settlement in Tasmania and offers a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by those who chose to make the colony their new home.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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