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Howitt, William

Land, Labor and Gold; or Two Years in Victoria with Visits to Sydney and Van Diemen's Land

1855

185.18 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1855
Place of printing
Boston. Ticknor and Fields
Author
Howitt, William
Edition
First American edition.
Keyword
Travel - Pacific & Australia
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

12mo [19 x 12 cm]; 2 volumes, xviii, 441; xiv, 426, [vi], 8 [ads dated July 1855] pp. original blind-stamped cloth, rubbed, spine ends chipped and frayed, joint split and repaired, interior with few light stains in margins, good. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A description of the Australian colonies including Melbourne, the people, immigrants, productions, conditions, nature, crime, society, digging for gold, convicts, climate, travelling through area, Sydney, smaller towns, etc.