Journal Of Commodore Goodenough: During His Last Command As Senior Officer On The Australian Station, 1873-1875 (1876)

By James Graham Goodenough and Victoria Goodenough

Book Overview

The Journal of Commodore Goodenough: During His Last Command as Senior Officer on the Australian Station, 1873-1875 is a book written by James Graham Goodenough and published in 1876. The book is a firsthand account of Goodenough's experiences during his command of the Australian Station, which was a naval command responsible for protecting British interests in Australia and the surrounding region.In his journal, Goodenough describes the various missions he undertook during his command, including the suppression of piracy and the protection of British interests in the Pacific. He also writes about his interactions with the local populations in Australia and the Pacific, including the Maori people of New Zealand.The Journal of Commodore Goodenough provides a unique insight into the life of a naval commander during the late 19th century, and offers a glimpse into the political and social climate of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history, Australian history, or the history of the Pacific region.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: 1165546922
• ISBN13: 9781165546923
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"