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100 1 _aPridden, W.
_q(William),
_d1810-
245 1 0 _aAustralia, its history and present condition :
_bcontaining an account both of the bush and of the colonies, with their respective inhabitants
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-12-05
508 _aProduced by Nick Wall, Anne Storer, 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.)
520 _a"Australia, its history and present condition" by W. Pridden is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book aims to provide a detailed description of Australia, focusing on both the flourishing British colonies and the contrasting savage conditions encountered in the bush. It emphasizes the moral and religious challenges faced by settlers and explores the evolving relationship between European colonists and the native inhabitants. The opening of the text establishes the author's intentions and context, revealing that he has not personally visited Australia but relies on the reports and writings of various explorers and settlers to form his narrative. He expresses a commitment to presenting a balanced view of the colonies without falling prey to party politics. Pridden introduces the vast and diverse Australian landscape, highlighting its beauty and challenges, while addressing the moral responsibilities of its European inhabitants. He hints at the social and environmental implications of colonization and sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the continent's historical and cultural significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30607
999 _c71453
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