Australia as It Is V1: Its Settlements, Farms, and Gold Fields (1852)

Australia As It Is V1: Its Settlements, Farms, And Gold Fields (1852) is a book written by Francis Lancelott that provides a comprehensive overview of Australia during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the country. The first part covers the settlements, including the major cities of Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, as well as smaller towns and villages. The second part focuses on the farms and agricultural industries of Australia, describing the various crops grown and the methods used to cultivate them. The third and final part of the book discusses the gold fields of Australia, including the famous Victorian gold rush of the 1850s. Lancelott provides detailed descriptions of the mining towns and the experiences of the miners who flocked to Australia in search of wealth. The book also includes numerous illustrations and maps, providing readers with a visual representation of the country at the time. Overall, Australia As It Is V1 provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Australia's development and the challenges faced by those who settled there.In Two Volumes.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.