The Cruise Of The Beacon: A Narrative Of A Visit To The Islands In Bass's Straits (1857)

by Francis Russell Nixon

Book Overview

The Cruise of the Beacon is a travel narrative written by Francis Russell Nixon in 1857. The book tells the story of a journey made by the author and his companions to the islands located in Bass's Straits, which are situated between Tasmania and the Australian mainland. The Beacon, a small sailing ship, is the vessel used for the journey. The book describes the various islands visited by the author, including King Island, Flinders Island, and Cape...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165666146
• ISBN13: 9781165666140
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"