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100 1 _aSpurr, Frederic C.
_q(Frederic Chambers),
_d1862-1942
245 1 0 _aFive Years Under the Southern Cross: Experiences and Impressions
246 1 _a5 Years Under the Southern Cross: Experiences and Impressions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-07-06
508 _aProduced by ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Five Years Under the Southern Cross: Experiences and Impressions" by Frederic C. Spurr is a collection of personal essays written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide insights into life in Australia, drawing on Spurr's experiences and observations while he served as a minister in Melbourne. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the cultural, social, and natural aspects of Australian life, making it appealing to readers interested in historical accounts and travel literature. The opening of the text sets the stage for Spurr's narrative by introducing his motivation for writing: a desire to illuminate the often-unknown life and conditions in Australia for readers back in England. He laments the ignorance both Australians and Englishmen have about each other's lives, emphasizing the rich tapestry of experiences that Australia offers. Through a series of impressionistic sketches, he highlights various phases of local life, from bustling urban centers to serene landscapes, underscoring the transformations he witnessed and the vibrant culture he immersed himself in, all of which await exploration in the subsequent chapters. (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/57452
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