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  • Colonial Facts and Fictions

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by John Milne ...
    This lively travel narrative turns the Australian frontier into a comic stage, where facts are treated with suspicion and exaggeration becomes its own kind of truth. From Port Darwin and rough Palmerston to the wilds of Tasmania, the narrator mixes observation, satire, and self-mockery to expose colonial habits, official bureaucracy, and the absurdities of settlement. In North Australia, he ... Read more

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  • Colonial facts and fictions: Humorous sketches

    by John Milne ...
    "Colonial Facts and Fictions: Humorous Sketches" by John Milne is a delightful collection that offers a satirical glimpse into colonial life. Milne's sharp wit and keen observations bring to life the absurdities and contradictions of colonial society. Through a series of humorous sketches, he explores the interactions between colonizers and the colonized, revealing the often comical ... Read more

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  • Colonial facts and fictions: Humorous sketches

    Exploring colonial absurdities with wit and humor

    by John Milne ...
    In "Colonial Facts and Fictions: Humorous Sketches," John Milne presents a satirical examination of colonial life, weaving together anecdotes that blend humor with keen social critique. Through a series of light-hearted yet incisive vignettes, Milne explores the absurdities and contradictions inherent in colonial society, from the eccentricities of expatriates to the perceptions of indigenous ... Read more

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  • The Case for Edward de Vere as the real William Shakespeare

    by John Milnes Baker ...
    The Shakespeare Authorship Question has been the subject of heated debate for generations. This concise introduction to the controversy challenges the conventional narrative that Will Shakspere of Stratford-upon-Avon was the author of the works of William Shakespeare. Anyone with natural curiosity will find the case for Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, as the real William Shakespeare a ... Read more

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  • Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements

    Unveiling the Mysteries of Earth's Tremors

    by John Milne ...
    In "Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements," John Milne presents a comprehensive exploration of seismic activity through a scientific lens that marries rigorous empirical research with accessible literary style. Deftly navigating both the technicalities of geological phenomena and the human experiences affected by earthquakes, Milne employs clear, precise language to demystify complex concepts. ... Read more

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  • Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements

    Enriched edition.

    by John Milne, Isaac Lowry ...
    In "Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements," John Milne presents a comprehensive exploration of seismic phenomena, blending meticulous scientific analysis with a compelling narrative style. Milne, often hailed as the father of modern seismology, delves into not only the mechanics of earthquakes but also their geological implications and effects on human society. The book is characterized by its ... Read more

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  • American House Styles

    A Concise Guide

    by John Milnes Baker ...
    “An engaging historical account and an attractive, practical resource.” —BooklistColonial, Neoclassical, Queen Anne, Craftsman—what distinguishes one architectural style from another? This unique book will allow readers to recognize the architectural features and style of virtually any house they encounter. Here, architect John Milnes Baker explains the historical, cultural, and technical ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

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    A Classic Journey Around and Across Australia

    by Ernestine Hill ...
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  • Travels in Western Australia

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by May Vivienne ...
    Travels in Western Australia is a delightful account of May Vivienne's tour through the South-West and the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Written at a time when the Colony was astonishing the world with its riches, travels continues to fascinate readers, showing a people with faith in their future and their new land. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom ... Read more

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  • Abundant Beauty

    The Adventurous Travels of Marianne North, Botanical Artist

    by Marianne North ...
    In 1871, Marianne North, a brilliant artist with a keen interest in botany, set-forth to travel the world on a quest to paint indigenous plants in their natural habitat. Encouraged by her friend Charles Darwin, North travelled by boat, train, mule, foot and palanquin to every continent except Antarctica. She circled the globe twice over fifteen years and accumulated an extensive and valuable ... Read more

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  • Station Life in New Zealand

    by Lady (Mary Anne) Barker ...
    Station Life in New Zealand by Lady (Mary Anne) Barker libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles! ... Read more

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  • Two Challenger Novels

    by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ...
    This book-collection file includes two Challenger novels: The Lost World and The Poison Belt. According to Wikipedia: "Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was an author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and for the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a ... Read more

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