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100 1 _aCarpenter, Frank G.
_q(Frank George),
_d1855-1924
245 1 0 _aAustralia, New Zealand and some islands of the South seas
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aCarpenter's world travels
500 _aRelease date is 2024-09-24
508 _aAlan, Peter 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"Australia, New Zealand and some islands of the South seas" by Frank G. Carpenter is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work recounts Carpenter's extensive journeys through Australia, New Zealand, and various South Sea islands, providing unique insights into the cultures and landscapes he encountered. The book focuses on the natural beauty, economic activities, and the diverse populations of these regions. The opening of the travelogue sets the stage for Carpenter's adventures, blending anticipation and trepidation as he embarks on a long journey to Australia from the Philippines. He describes the disconcerting conditions aboard the vessel, detailing a challenging voyage characterized by unappetizing food and a motley crew of fellow passengers. However, upon arrival in Brisbane, Carpenter's initial discomfort turns into wonder and appreciation as he discovers the varied landscapes and vibrant cultures of the region. He expresses hope that his observations will provide readers with a sense of the beauty and intrigue he found during his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cGarden City: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1924
653 _aNew Zealand -- Description and travel
653 _aAustralia -- Description and travel
653 _aPolynesia -- Description and travel
830 0 _aCarpenter's world travels
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/australianewzeal00carp
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74473
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