Australian Capers: Or Christopher Cockle's Colonial Experience

By John Richard Houlding

Book Overview

Australian Capers: Or Christopher Cockle�������s Colonial Experience is a book written by John Richard Houlding that offers a detailed account of the colonial experience of Christopher Cockle, a young man who leaves his home in England to start a new life in Australia. The book follows Christopher's journey from his arrival in Sydney to his adventures in the outback, where he faces challenges such as bushfires, floods, and encounters with dangerous animals. Along the way, Christopher meets a variety of interesting characters, including convicts, Aboriginal people, and fellow settlers, and learns about the history, culture, and geography of Australia. The book provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in colonial Australia, as well as insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early settlers. Overall, Australian Capers is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Australia or the experiences of early European settlers in the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163300977
• ISBN13: 9781163300978
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"