Old Melbourne Memories by Rolf Boldrewood

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Author Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826-1915
Title Old Melbourne Memories
Second Edition, Revised
Note Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by MWS, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Old Melbourne Memories" by Rolf Boldrewood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the early days of Melbourne, detailing the experiences of the author’s family as they migrate from Sydney to help establish the burgeoning settlement in Port Phillip during the 1840s. The narrative provides a glimpse into the challenges and adventures faced by the early colonists, highlighting the social dynamics, landscapes, and the optimistic spirit of the time. The opening of the work sets the stage for a vivid recollection of the migration journey to Melbourne. It describes the sights and sounds of the city as it starts to emerge from its infancy, focusing on the intricate details of life during that era, including the tribulations of relocating a large family and a bustling household. As the author reflects upon his childhood experiences and the process of building a new life in a promising yet untamed land, the text evokes a sense of nostalgia for the pastoral purity and potential of early colonial life in Australia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Victoria -- Description and travel
Subject Victoria -- Social life and customs
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Melbourne (Vic.)
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EBook-No. 53784
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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