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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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ISBN10: 1165666146
ISBN13: 9781165666140
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
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 tells the story of a journey made by the author and his companions to the islands located in Bass's Straits, which are situated between Tasmania and the Australian mainland. The Beacon, a small sailing ship, is the vessel used for the journey. The book describes the various islands visited by the author, including King Island, Flinders Island, and Cape Barren Island. The author provides a detailed account of the geography, flora, and fauna of the islands, as well as the customs and lifestyle of the indigenous people who inhabit them. The author also recounts the challenges and dangers faced during the journey, such as navigating treacherous waters and encountering storms. He also shares his experiences with the crew and fellow passengers, including their interactions with the local inhabitants and their attempts at hunting and fishing. Overall, The Cruise of the Beacon is a fascinating and informative account of a journey to a little-known part of the world. It provides readers with a glimpse into the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the Bass's Straits islands, as well as the experiences of those who traveled there in the mid-19th century.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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