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100 1 _aBallou, Maturin M.
_q(Maturin Murray),
_d1820-1895
245 1 0 _aUnder the Southern Cross :
_bOr Travels in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and Other Pacific Islands
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-05
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller, Barbara Kosker 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"Under the Southern Cross" by Maturin M. Ballou is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's vivid adventures and observations throughout Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, the Samoan Islands, and other Pacific Islands, offering readers a comprehensive glimpse into these diverse regions at the time. Focusing on cultural practices, geographical wonders, and historical context, the book immerses readers in the experiences that shaped the author's journey. The opening of the work introduces Maturin M. Ballou's journey as he embarks on an extensive travel experience, beginning with a cross-country train ride across America to San Francisco. Here, he describes the vibrant atmosphere of the city, particularly the unique and often gritty character of Chinatown, which presents a stark contrast to the wider American experience. The narrative continues with preparations for a sea voyage to the islands of the Pacific, capturing the anticipation and exotic allure of destinations such as Honolulu. Ballou's keen observations of local customs, the beauty of the landscapes, and the complexities of life in these distant lands paint a lively and engaging portrait that sets the tone for the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOceania -- Description and travel
653 _aAustralia -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34037
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