Australasian and Pacific history Books

Focusing on the body in every chapter, this book examines the changing meanings and profound significance of the physical form among the Anglo-Saxons from 1880 to 1920. They formed an imaginary-but, in many ways, quite real-community that ruled much of...

This historical and philosophical work, written by John Courtenay, explores the morality and culture of the Otaheite people through the perspective of an officer. The epistle is addressed to Lady GRSNR and includes critical and historical notes. The...

Weedon's comprehensive survey of Queensland provides a detailed and informative look at the history, culture, and society of this important Australian state. With a wealth of detail and a lively writing style, this is an important and engaging work for...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This book explores the evolving political culture in Indonesia, by discussing the country's dominant political philosophies, then showing how those philosophies affect the working lives of ordinary Indonesian citizens. It focuses in particular on the...

Jim Connelly revels in the histories and mysteries of his native Gippsland (Round and About in Gippsland, Stories of old Gippsland, Growing up in Garfield). Here he writes of twelve famous Australians who have called Gippsland home. They range from...

Joseph Blundell, sentenced to death for attacking a gamekeeper while poaching nearMaidstone in Kent, was transported for life to the NSW Colony in 1826.His grandfather Thomas of Chelsfield in England, who should have rightfully becomeextremely wealthy as...

The Birdsville Track is very arid country between the Simpson Desert and Sturt's Stony Desert in central Australia. Artesian Bores provide a permanent water source that enabled cattle and Drovers to travel the length of the Track, from...

The Irish Mason family, all Catholics, left behind a starving Ireland in 1839 when they accepted the assisted migration offered by the Australian Government. Most of the eleven who migrated married quite quickly in the young country of Australia, and...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Geschichte - Australien, Ozeanien, Note: 1,7, Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel (Historisches Seminar), Veranstaltung: Spezialisierungsmodul Neuzeit: Selbststudium mit Prüfungsleistung , Sprache: Deutsch,...

Do today's politicians have the courage to make hard choices? Or has the furious pace of modern politics put an end to the age of reform?In Quiet Achievers, Oliver Hartwich looks at New Zealand's record on spending, tax and welfare.He discovers that...

PETERBOROGH Please Slow Down is the story of a small town with a rich history set on Victoria's spectacular Great Ocean Road. It is a story about nation building, intrepid pioneers, mysterious shipwrecks and generations of families linked by the...

It’s a fact not yet universally acknowledged, that everybody should at some point in their lives attempt to follow in the footsteps of the explorers Hume and Hovell down the Hume Highway, preferably in the company of Captain Cook, Henry Lawson,...

""From The Land Of The Wombat"" is a book written by William Sylvester Walker and published in 1899. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey through Australia, specifically through the states of Victoria, New South Wales, and...

Title: The New Zealand Pilot. From surveys made in H.M. Ships Acheron and Pandora. ... Compiled by ... G. H. Richards and F. J. Evans.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the...

Nine Years in Van Diemen's Land is a first-hand account of the experiences of J. Syme, a Scottish convict who was transported to the British penal colony of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed...

""Monographie der Podochilinae (1900)"" ist ein Buch von Rudolf Schlechter, das sich mit der Familie der Orchideen und speziell mit der Unterfamilie Podochilinae befasst. Es ist eine umfassende Studie �����ber die verschiedenen Arten und Gattungen dieser...

Martin Cash, The Bushranger Of Van Diemen's Land In 1843 (1890) is a historical account of the life of Martin Cash, a notorious Australian bushranger who operated in the mid-19th century. Written by James Lester Burke, the book provides a detailed and...

This book provides a case study on the ongoing impact of displacement and encampment of refugees who do not have access to resettlement support services or are resettled in locations of low cultural and linguistic diversity. Following the journeys...

Un recorrido detallado por la historia y cultura de las Islas Carolinas y las Marianas, explorando la vida de sus habitantes y su importancia en el contexto geopolítico de la región. Desde la época precolombina hasta la llegada de los colonizadores...

A historical account of the founding and development of the three colonies that eventually formed the country of Australia. Sidney provides insight into the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers and their interactions with the Indigenous...

This detailed history of the formation of the Australian Commonwealth offers an in-depth look at the political and social factors that led to the federation of the six Australian colonies. The author examines the key events, personalities, and debates of...

This stunningly illustrated book provides a comprehensive look at Sydney and its surrounding areas at the end of the 19th century. Covering topics such as architecture, daily life, and commerce, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the...

A fascinating and insightful exploration of the history and founding of South Australia, based on the firsthand accounts of Robert Gouger, one of the key administrators and architects of the colony. With detailed analysis and vivid descriptions, this...

This book provides a comprehensive look at the history, culture, and geography of Australia. It explores the country's unique wildlife and landscapes, as well as its rich indigenous heritage and colonial past. Written in the mid-19th century, this book...

In this fascinating book, James Bonwick explores the early struggles of the Australian press. From censorship to competition, Bonwick provides a nuanced look at the challenges faced by journalists and publishers in Australia during the 19th century.This...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Gang Wars! Rock n' Roll! Fine Knits!Step into the world of the sharpies, Australia's answer to mods and skinheads. A world of custom-made clothing and blood n' guts street brawls. Packed with first-hand accounts from sharpie veterans and rock n' rollers...

This outstanding book tells the stories of eight courageous women through diaries, letters, photos, paintings and specially drawn maps. These women had the courage and strength for which the Anzacs are renown and the compassion and tenderness that only a...

In the nineteenth century Hawaii achieved a widely recognized status as an independent state but it was unable to retain its independence. The loss of Hawaii's independence followed changes in US foreign policy, and a local coup d'état that was...

Fiji by the year 1900 after a generation as a British Crown Colony was a multi-racial nation with a combined indentured and free Indian component, which was about to expand on a large scale, and contest political predominance with indigenous Fijians and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...