02402cam a22003133u 4500 27099 UtSlPG 20260610133623.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Corfield, William Henry, 1843-1927 Reminiscences of Queensland, 1862-1869 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-30 Produced by Nick Wall, Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Reminiscences of Queensland, 1862-1899" by William Henry Corfield is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles Corfield's personal experiences as an emigrant to Australia, detailing his adventures and observations in Queensland during the mid to late 19th century. The narrative is an exploration of life in the Australian bush, capturing the spirit and challenges faced by those who settled in this new land. The opening of the book introduces readers to Corfield's motivations for leaving England, sparked by tales from his uncle who owned a pastoral property in Queensland. Beginning his journey aboard the ship "City of Brisbane," he shares vivid portraits of the voyage, the diverse group of fellow passengers, and the initial impressions of the Australian landscape upon arrival in Brisbane. As he settles into his new life, Corfield recounts his early struggles and triumphs as he learns the ropes of bush life, highlighting his encounters with the local Indigenous population, as well as various challenges faced while working on his uncle's sheep station. The early chapters set a foundation for a personal and engaging account of a formative period in Queensland's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Queensland Queensland -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27099 68008 68008