The book titled ""The Asiatic Mediterranean, And Its Australian Port: The Settlement Of Port Flinders, And The Province Of Albert, In The Gulf Of Carpentaria, Practically Proposed"" was written by Trelawny Saunders in 1853. The book is a detailed account of the proposed settlement of Port Flinders and the Province of Albert, located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia. The author describes the geography, climate, and natural resources of the region, highlighting its potential for agriculture, mining, and trade. Saunders also provides a historical overview of the area, including its indigenous inhabitants and early European explorers. The book is primarily focused on the practicalities of establishing a settlement in the region, including the necessary infrastructure, transportation, and communication systems. Saunders proposes various plans for the development of the area, including the establishment of a port, the construction of roads and bridges, and the introduction of new crops and livestock. Overall, ""The Asiatic Mediterranean, And Its Australian Port"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early colonial period of Australia and the efforts to develop and settle its remote regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.