Second Edition Bullen, Frank Thomas 1857-1915 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Advance Australasia: A Day-to-Day Record of a Recent Visit to Australasia" by Frank T. Bullen is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and impressions during a recent tour of Australasia, focusing on the contrasts between his initial visit and his observations on this current journey. Through descriptions of landscapes, societies, and political landscapes, Bullen reflects on the cultural and social evolution of the region. At the start of the text, the author reveals his initial journey to Australia thirty-four years ago and contrasts it with the streamlined experience on a modern steamship. He describes the changes in maritime travel and the improvements in passenger comfort, highlighting both joyful memories and the challenges faced on that first voyage. Bullen's detailed observations capture the beauty and intricacies of the Australian landscape, as well as the dynamics of human behavior, both on board and in port. As he moves through the regions, he begins to explore the social and political nuances of public life in places like Perth and Adelaide, hinting at the impact of historical events and the aspirations of its residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Then and now! -- The young giant -- A land of delight -- A goodly heritage -- Sane socialism -- Mighty Melbourne -- Some fleeting comparisons -- On the old track -- The queen city of the south -- Some friendly criticism -- The King of New Zealand -- Towards Maoriland -- The paradise of labour -- A universal shock -- Mutton, the master -- A homelike town -- The capital of wonderland -- A natural marvel -- New Zealand shipping -- Some political reflections -- North again -- The heart of the North Island -- The Maori -- Australasian journalism. Release date is 2020-12-17 E-text prepared by MWS, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified New Zealand -- Description and travel Australia -- Description and travel Australasia -- Description and travel Australasia -- Economic conditions DU Original publication data not identified 07039099 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64060 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64060 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134456.0 64060