| Author |
Milne, John, 1850-1913 |
| Title |
Colonial facts and fictions: Humorous sketches
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Chatto and Windus,1886.
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| Credits |
Emmanuel Ackerman, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"Colonial Facts and Fictions: Humorous Sketches" by John Milne is a collection of humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. The book offers a satirical and entertaining glimpse into life in Australia, particularly focusing on the experiences of a traveler navigating the peculiarities of colonial society. Through various anecdotes and observations, Milne captures the essence of the Australian landscape and its inhabitants, blending reality with whimsical imaginings. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the narrator's arrival in Port Darwin, highlighting the quirks and oddities of colonial life. The narrator recounts his experiences with the local residents, including an aboriginal man named Charlie, who shares a comedic tale of his marriage and eventual capture, revealing cultural misunderstandings and humorous interactions between the "whites" and the indigenous people. Through vivid descriptions and comedic storytelling, Milne sets the tone for the collection, inviting readers to explore the blend of facts and fictions that characterize colonial Australia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
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| Subject |
New Zealand -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Australia -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69580 |
| Release Date |
Dec 19, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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