In Southern Seas: A Trip To The Antipodes (1888)

By Petrel

Book Overview

In Southern Seas: A Trip To The Antipodes is a travelogue written by Petrel, a pseudonym for an unknown author, in 1888. The book describes the author's journey through the southern seas, specifically to the Antipodes, which refers to Australia, New Zealand, and the surrounding islands. The author begins by describing their departure from England and the voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, before arriving in the Cape of Good Hope. From there, they travel to the island of St. Paul in the Indian Ocean, where they observe the wildlife and natural beauty of the island.The author then continues their journey to Australia, where they visit the cities of Melbourne and Sydney and explore the surrounding countryside. They describe the unique flora and fauna of the region, as well as the culture and customs of the people they encounter.Next, the author travels to New Zealand, where they visit the cities of Auckland and Wellington and explore the rugged landscape of the North Island. They also visit the South Island, where they witness the stunning scenery of the Southern Alps and Milford Sound.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and wildlife they encounter on their journey, as well as their own personal reflections on the experience. Overall, In Southern Seas: A Trip To The Antipodes is a fascinating account of a journey through some of the most remote and beautiful regions of the world, written in a style that captures the wonder and excitement of travel.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: 1166029530
• ISBN13: 9781166029531
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"