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_aBennett, George, _d1804-1893 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWanderings in New South Wales, Batavia, Pedir Coast, Singapore, and China, Vol. 1 (of 2) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-06-23 | ||
| 508 | _aPeter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Wanderings in New South Wales, Batavia, Pedir Coast, Singapore, and China" by George Bennett is a naturalist's journal written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles Bennett's observations and experiences during his travels across various locations including Australia and parts of Asia between 1832 and 1834. It offers insights into the flora, fauna, and cultures he encountered along the way, as well as incidents he deemed noteworthy. The opening of the book introduces the journey aboard the ship "Brothers," which departs from Plymouth, and provides a vivid description of the landscapes and natural phenomena witnessed by Bennett. He outlines the barrenness of the African islands he visits and his excitement upon approaching the lushness of Madeira. The narrative details his fascination with the marine life such as the beautiful and dangerous Portuguese man o’ war, and the book's preface hints at a focus on firsthand observations, favoring an unembellished narrative style to present factual information about the natural world. This blend of travelogue and scientific observation sets the stage for a rich exploration of the regions and cultures he documents throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Richard Bentley, 1834 |
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| 653 | _aNew South Wales -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aAsia -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Australia -- New South Wales | ||
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