A Narrative of a Visit to the Australian Colonies

by James Backhouse

Book Overview

""A Narrative Of A Visit To The Australian Colonies"" is a book written by James Backhouse, an English Quaker who visited the Australian colonies in 1831. The book provides a detailed account of his journey, including his observations on the social, political, and religious climate of the colonies. Backhouse's narrative covers a range of topics, from the treatment of convicts to the condition of Aboriginal peoples. He also describes the natural landscape,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432672630
• ISBN13: 9781432672638
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 748 Pages
• Weight: 3.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"