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The Cruise Of The Beacon: A Narrative Of A Visit To The Islands In Bass's Straits (1857)

The Cruise Of The Beacon: A Narrative Of A Visit To The Islands In Bass's Straits (1857)

Nixon, Francis Russell

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Travel General20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1104385848
ISBN13: 9781104385842
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Cruise of the Beacon is a travel narrative written by Francis Russell Nixon in 1857. The book recounts Nixon's journey to the islands in Bass's Straits, an area in the southern coast of Australia. The narrative describes the author's experiences during his trip, from the preparations for the journey to the sights and sounds he encountered during his travels. The book includes detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of the islands, as well as the customs and traditions of the local inhabitants. Nixon also provides insights into the history and politics of the region, including the conflicts between the British colonizers and the indigenous peoples. The Cruise of the Beacon is written in a lively and engaging style, and is intended to entertain and inform readers who are interested in travel, adventure, and the natural world. The narrative is enhanced by illustrations and maps that help readers visualize the places and events described in the book. Overall, The Cruise of the Beacon is a fascinating and informative account of a journey to a remote and little-known part of the world.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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