Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria (eBook)

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2022
138 Seiten
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859-654732183-5 (EAN)

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Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria - Louisa Anne Meredith
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In 'Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria,' Louisa Anne Meredith presents a captivating travelogue detailing her journey to Victoria, Australia. Meredith's elegant prose and keen observations provide readers with a vivid depiction of the landscape, people, and culture of the region in the mid-19th century. The book's descriptive passages transport readers back in time, offering a valuable glimpse into the colonial history and Victorian attitudes of the era. Meredith's writing style is both engaging and informative, making this book a delightful and educational read for anyone interested in travel literature or Australian history. The detailed sketches and maps included in the book further enhance the reader's understanding of the places visited by the author. Louisa Anne Meredith's meticulous attention to detail and appreciation for the beauty of the Australian landscape shine through in 'Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria.' As an accomplished artist, naturalist, and writer, Meredith's unique perspective adds depth and richness to her exploration of Victoria. Whether you are a history buff, a nature lover, or simply enjoy well-crafted prose, this book is sure to captivate and enlighten you.

Louisa Anne Meredith (1812-1895) was a British-born Australian writer and illustrator whose work often reflects her passion for natural history and the landscapes she encountered. After marrying her cousin Charles Meredith in 1839, she migrated to Tasmania, where she would spend much of her life and draw inspiration for her numerous literary and artistic contributions (Noble, 1986). Meredith authored several significant works, including 'Over The Straits: A Visit To Victoria' (1861), providing a vivid account of her experiences and travels across the region, and serving as an important historical source on colonial life in Australia (Jones, 1992). Well-regarded for her meticulous observations and descriptive flair, Meredith had a literary style that gracefully intertwined personal anecdote with broader social commentary (Davis, 1973). As a pioneering female figure in Australian literature, she played a vital role in documenting the early colonial environment and society through her keen eye, blending naturalist precision with enriching narrative elements. In addition to her travel writings, her contributions to the fields of botany and zoology were significant and her artistic works are held in galleries, highlighting her diverse talents. Her legacy continues to be studied and appreciated in the context of Australian literary and historical scholarship (Smith, 2000).

Erscheint lt. Verlag 15.9.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
Schlagworte 19th-century Tasmania • 19th century travel literature • antiquarian travel books • Australian Colonial History • Australian travelogue • Classic • classic travelogues • Conservationist perspective • cultural exploration • cultural heritage of Victoria • english literature classics • Environmental Heritage • Historical • historical Australian journeys • Literary Artist • Louisa Anne Meredith • Louisa Anne Meredith works • natural beauty • Nature writing • travel narrative • Victorian Era • Victorian era narratives • Women authors
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