Australian Pictures, Drawn with Pen and Pencil by Howard Willoughby
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| Author | Willoughby, Howard, 1839-1908 |
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| Title | Australian Pictures, Drawn with Pen and Pencil |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Australia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Natural history -- Australia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39322 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 147 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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