Savage Life and Scenes in Australia and New Zealand - Being an Artist s Impressions of Countries People At Antipodes

This 1847 publication by artist, naturalist and ethnographer George Angas vividly describes Australia and New Zealand in the early 1840s.

List of contents

Preface; 1. The voyage from England to South Australia; 2. Journey to the Murray; 3. Observations on the Aboriginal inhabitants of South Australia; 4. Notes of an exploring journey along the south-east coast of South Australia, in company with his Excellency, Captain Grey; 5. Kangaroo Island and Port Lincoln; 6. The settled districts of South Australia; 7. Voyage to New Zealand; 8. Cloudy Bay; 9. General remarks upon the natives of New Zealand.

Summary

This 1847 publication by the artist George Angas (1822–86) describes his experiences in the young colonies of South Australia and New Zealand in the early 1840s. His interest in ethnology and natural history is apparent in his vivid descriptions of indigenous peoples, landscapes, flora and fauna.

Product details

• Authors: George French Angas
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108039062
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03906-2
• No. of pages: 362
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania; Savage Life and Scenes in Australia and New Zealand 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Australasian & Pacific history, Australasia, Australasian and Pacific history, Australia and New Zealand / Aotearoa