On the Wallaby Through Victoria
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About This Book
This travelogue captures the essence of Victoria, Australia, in earlier times. Elinor Mordaunt describes her journey through the region, sharing stories of the people she meets, the landscapes she encounters, and the challenges she faces. The book provides a fascinating insight into the customs and culture of the time, as well as a snapshot of Australian history.Contents days in VictoriaSome first impressions of MelbourneMostly concerning "Sauce for the Goose and Sauce for the Gander"The working-man and the work-a-day worldThe working-women of Melbourne, and in particular the char-ladyVictoria...
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- ON THE WALLABY THROUGH VICTORIA
- INTRODUCTION
- CONTENTS
- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
- CHAPTER I EARLY DAYS IN VICTORIA
- CHAPTER II SOME FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF MELBOURNE
- CHAPTER III MOSTLY CONCERNING “SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE AND SAUCE FOR THE GANDER”
- CHAPTER IV THE WORKING-MAN AND THE WORK-A-DAY WORLD
- CHAPTER V THE WORKING-WOMEN OF MELBOURNE, AND IN PARTICULAR THE CHAR-LADY
- CHAPTER VI VICTORIAN YOUTH
- CHAPTER VII ALIEN LIFE
- CHAPTER VIII THE AMUSEMENTS AND THE ARTS
- CHAPTER IX RURAL LIFE, MOUNTAIN, AND FOREST
- CHAPTER X OF THE COUNTRY AND CLIMATE, AND OF MELBOURNE GARDENS
- CHAPTER XI PRIMITIVE VICTORIA
- NOTES.
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