Rays from the Southern Cross (1876)

By Georgiana Peacocke

Book Overview

Rays From The Southern Cross is a book written by Georgiana Peacocke and published in 1876. It is a collection of letters and journal entries that Peacocke wrote during her travels through Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on Peacocke's experiences in Australia and New Zealand, while the second part describes her travels through the South Pacific islands.Peacocke's writing is descriptive and vivid, providing readers with a glimpse into the landscapes, cultures, and people she encountered during her travels. She writes about the natural beauty of Australia and New Zealand, as well as the challenges of living in these new and unfamiliar places. She also describes the customs and traditions of the indigenous peoples she met, and reflects on the impact of colonization on their way of life.In the second part of the book, Peacocke writes about her travels to the South Pacific islands, including Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. She describes the tropical landscapes and the unique cultures of these islands, as well as the challenges of navigating the often treacherous waters of the South Pacific.Overall, Rays From The Southern Cross is a fascinating account of a woman's travels through some of the most remote and exotic parts of the world in the late 19th century. It provides readers with a glimpse into a world that has long since disappeared, and offers insights into the complex and often troubled history of the South 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: 1166182320
• ISBN13: 9781166182328
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"