Melbourne, And The Chincha Islands: With Sketches Of Lima And A Voyage Round The World (1854)

By George W. Peck and GEORGE W. PEOK

Book Overview

Melbourne, And The Chincha Islands: With Sketches Of Lima And A Voyage Round The World is a travelogue written by George Washington Peck in 1854. The book is a detailed account of Peck's travels to Melbourne, Australia, and the Chincha Islands, Peru. Peck's descriptions of Melbourne offer a glimpse into the city's early history, including its architecture, culture, and people. He also provides an interesting account of the city's development as a major port and trading center.The second part of the book focuses on Peck's journey to the Chincha Islands, where he witnessed the booming guano industry. He describes the islands' natural beauty, the process of extracting guano, and the labor conditions of the workers.Peck also includes his observations of Lima, the capital city of Peru. He describes the city's architecture, culture, and people, as well as the impact of colonialism on the country.The final section of the book covers Peck's voyage around the world, including stops in Hawaii, Japan, and China. He provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and people he encounters along the way.Overall, Melbourne, And The Chincha Islands: With Sketches Of Lima And A Voyage Round The World is a fascinating travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of Australia, Peru, and other countries in the mid-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: 143710634X
• ISBN13: 9781437106343
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"