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100 1 _aKinloch, Arthur, active 19th century
245 1 4 _aThe Murray River :
_bBeing a Journal of the Voyage of the "Lady Augusta" Steamer from the Goolwa, in South Australia, to Gannewarra, above Swan Hill, Victoria, a Distance from the Sea Mouth of 1400 Miles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-08-01
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.)
520 _a"The Murray River: Being a Journal of the Voyage of the 'Lady Augusta' Steamer" by Arthur Kinloch is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles a significant expedition undertaken on the River Murray, detailing the journey of the steamer "Lady Augusta" as it traverses from Goolwa in South Australia to Gannewarra, a considerable distance above Swan Hill in Victoria. The narrative likely addresses themes of exploration, navigation, and the challenges associated with early settler life in Australia, while also providing insights into the river's geography and ecology. At the start of the journal, Kinloch sets the stage for the voyage, explaining his observations about the River Murray and the importance of its navigability, particularly during the flooded seasons. He discusses the history and significance of the river, the crew and passengers aboard the vessel, and the preparations made for the expedition. The opening portion introduces the context of the journey, showcasing the natural beauty and practical challenges posed by the river as the party embarks on what promises to be an adventure of exploration and discovery in the Australian wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth Australia -- Description and travel
653 _aVictoria -- Description and travel
653 _aKinloch, Arthur, active 19th century -- Travel -- Australia -- Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.)
653 _aKinloch, Arthur, active 19th century -- Diaries
653 _aLady Augusta (Ship)
653 _aMurray River (N.S.W.-S.A.) -- Description and travel
653 _aMurray River Region (N.S.W.-S.A.) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57618
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