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""The Cruise of the Beacon"" is a travel narrative written by Francis Russell Nixon in 1857. The book recounts Nixon's journey to the islands in Bass's Straits, an area in the southern coast of Australia. The narrative describes the author's experiences during his trip, from... Read Full 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... Read Full Overview