Knocking About: Being Some Adventures Of Augustus Baker Peirce In Australia 1859-1892; An American Captain On The Murray
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Augustus Baker Peirce
Binding: Hardback
Published: Shoestring Press., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Knocking About: Being Some Adventures Of Augustus Baker Peirce In Australia 1859-1892; An American Captain On The Murray chronicles the remarkable experiences of an American mariner navigating the vast and untamed Australian continent during the latter half of the 19th century. This vivid memoir presents a firsthand account of life on the Murray River, detailing the challenges and triumphs of a captain operating in a burgeoning colonial landscape. Peirce's narrative uncovers the unique cultural encounters and the rugged realities of pioneering life, offering an invaluable glimpse into a pivotal era of Australian history. His engaging prose illustrates the spirit of adventure and resilience that defined the period, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of historical travelogues and Australiana.
Author: Augustus Baker Peirce
Binding: Hardback
Published: Shoestring Press., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Knocking About: Being Some Adventures Of Augustus Baker Peirce In Australia 1859-1892; An American Captain On The Murray chronicles the remarkable experiences of an American mariner navigating the vast and untamed Australian continent during the latter half of the 19th century. This vivid memoir presents a firsthand account of life on the Murray River, detailing the challenges and triumphs of a captain operating in a burgeoning colonial landscape. Peirce's narrative uncovers the unique cultural encounters and the rugged realities of pioneering life, offering an invaluable glimpse into a pivotal era of Australian history. His engaging prose illustrates the spirit of adventure and resilience that defined the period, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of historical travelogues and Australiana.