Rambles in Australia
by OpenStories
Original author: Edwin Sharpe Grew
"Rambles in Australia" by Edwin and Marion Sharpe Grew is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work captures the authors' impressions of Australia, detailing their experiences and observations from their travels through various states, alongside insights into the country's landscape, culture, and social dynamics. The book promises a mix of personal reflections and informative commentary aimed at both entertaining and educating readers about Australia. At the start of "Rambles in Australia," the narrative introduces the emotions and excitement of arriving in the country after a long sea journey. The authors convey their initial impressions of Western Australia, describing the natural beauty, the vibrant hospitality of its people, and their journey from the port to Perth, where they experience warm welcomes and a sense of adventure. The text sets the stage for a series of essays and observations that follow, reflecting on their encounters with the unique environment and the rich social fabric of the places they visit throughout their travels across the Australian continent.
Rambles in Australia, by Edwin Sharpe Grew. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #65166.
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24 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter349 words
- 2.Preface391 words
- 3.Part VI: To the Northern Territory167 words
- 4.Chapter I: Introductory: the Land of the Unlatched Door1,075 words
- 5.Chapter II: First Impressions2,173 words
- 6.Chapter III: Perth: a Paradise for the Working Man2,920 words
- 7.Chapter IV: In the Bush3,681 words
- 8.Chapter V: Agriculture and Gold4,197 words
- 9.Chapter VI: A Bird’s-Eye View of South Australia3,085 words
- 10.Chapter VII: Adelaide1,961 words
- 11.Chapter VIII: Compulsory Training and Social Life in Adelaide2,738 words
- 12.Chapter IX: Collins Street--Melbourne1,567 words
- 13.Chapter X: Social Life in Melbourne2,173 words
- 14.Chapter XI: Ballarat3,009 words
- 15.Chapter XII: The Black Spur3,375 words
- 16.Chapter XIII: Sydney Harbour1,654 words
- 17.Chapter XIV: Sydney and Its Neighbourhood2,645 words
- 18.Chapter XV: The Blue Mountains and a Bush Picnic3,346 words
- 19.Chapter XVI: Banana-Land1,437 words
- 20.Chapter XVII: The Beginning of the Tropics1,820 words
- 21.Chapter XVIII: A Day in the Queensland Bush1,879 words
- 22.Chapter XIX: In and About Brisbane2,859 words
- 23.Chapter XX: The Great Barrier Reef5,880 words
- 24.Chapter XXI: The Northern Territory4,935 words