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100 1 _aWilloughby, Howard,
_d1839-1908
245 1 0 _aAustralian Pictures, Drawn with Pen and Pencil
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-04-01
508 _aProduced by Nick Wall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Australian Pictures, Drawn with Pen and Pencil" by Howard Willoughby is a descriptive work that blends travel writing and geographical analysis written in the late 19th century. The book provides an engaging overview of Australia from an insider’s perspective, showcasing its natural beauty, resources, demographics, and rich cultural landscape. The focus on various colonies and their unique attributes makes this work particularly valuable for readers interested in the historical context and personal insights into Australia during this transformative period. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Australia, emphasizing its vastness and diversity. Willoughby begins with an introduction that outlines Australia’s remarkable area, claiming it to be nearly as large as Europe and overflowing with natural resources. He discusses the changing perceptions of Australia, correcting misconceptions regarding its fertility and livability. Willoughby highlights the push for exploration and settlement, noting that much of the continent remains unexplored and that there are ample opportunities for newcomers. Through this introduction, readers gain a foundational understanding of the Australian landscape, society, and the optimism surrounding its future. Overall, the opening serves to entice readers with a promise of further intriguing insights and discoveries about this vast and dynamic continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Description and travel
653 _aNatural history -- Australia
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39322
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