Bound For Australia On The Board The Orient: A Passenger's Log (1885)

By William Osborne Lilley

Book Overview

Bound For Australia On The Board The Orient: A Passenger�������s Log (1885) is a book written by William Osborne Lilley. It is a first-hand account of his journey from England to Australia on board the Orient, a steamship that was one of the largest and most luxurious of its time. The book is a fascinating insight into life on board a passenger ship in the late 19th century, with Lilley providing detailed descriptions of the ship's accommodations, the food, and the various activities and entertainments that were available to passengers. He also describes the various ports of call along the way, including Gibraltar, Malta, and the Suez Canal. Lilley's writing is engaging and lively, and he provides a vivid picture of the sights, sounds, and experiences of his journey. Overall, Bound For Australia On The Board The Orient is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on travel and transportation in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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: 1164590529
• ISBN13: 9781164590521
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"