Arrive in a bustling 1850s Melbourne through the eyes of a traveler who records city life, bush journeys, and early colonial society.
This nonfiction travel memoir follows Clara Aspinall from the moment she sights Australia in 1858 to her impressions of Melbourne’s streets, grand drawing rooms, and everyday life. The narration balances vivid scenes of urban life on Collins Street with the rougher reality of travel into the bush, offering a warm, observational voice that shares both humor and curiosity about a young colony.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into life in Melbourne, Australia during the 1850s and 1860s, a period of rapid growth and transformation following the gold rush. The author, a woman who emigrated to the colony and lived there for three years, shares her vivid observations of the city's social scene, architecture, and natural beauty. The book paints a rich portrait of colonial life, offering insights into the city's evolving social hierarchies, the impact of the gold rush on everyday life, and the anxieties and aspirations of a community grappling with rapid change. We witness the author's encounters with the upper crust of Melbourne society at lavish balls and picnics, alongside her encounters with the everyday life of the city's working class. Through her experiences, we gain a nuanced understanding of the dynamics of a developing colonial society and the complex interplay of class, privilege, and cultural identity. The author's observations also highlight the challenges and opportunities of a young and rapidly growing society. She discusses the city's burgeoning infrastructure, its burgeoning political scene, and the anxieties about social ills such as poor sanitation and the lack of access to quality education. The book stands as a testament to the author's keen eye for detail and her ability to capture the essence of a society in transition, offering readers a valuable window into a pivotal era in Australian history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781451005370_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781451005370
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781451005370
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 318 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.72 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1451005377
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