Excerpt from Journal of a Voyage to Australia by the Cape of Good Hope, Six Months in Melbourne, and Return to England by Cape Horn, Including Scenes and Sayings on Sea and Land
I have also added to my remarks on passing events, and given a few more hints to those intending to visit Australia, all With a hope that the information and advice embodied in the little volume Will meet With the approval of the reading public.
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