Colonial facts and fictions: Humorous sketches by John Milne
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"Colonial Facts and Fictions: Humorous Sketches" by John Milne is a collection of humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. The book offers a satirical and entertaining glimpse into life in Australia, particularly focusing on the experiences of a traveler navigating the peculiarities of colonial society. Through various anecdotes and observations, Milne captures the essence of the Australian landscape and its inhabitants, blending reality with whimsical imaginings. The opening of the
book introduces the reader to the narrator's arrival in Port Darwin, highlighting the quirks and oddities of colonial life. The narrator recounts his experiences with the local residents, including an aboriginal man named Charlie, who shares a comedic tale of his marriage and eventual capture, revealing cultural misunderstandings and humorous interactions between the "whites" and the indigenous people. Through vivid descriptions and comedic storytelling, Milne sets the tone for the collection, inviting readers to explore the blend of facts and fictions that characterize colonial Australia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Milne, John, 1850-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | Colonial facts and fictions: Humorous sketches |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Chatto and Windus,1886. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | New Zealand -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Australia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69580 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69580-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 613 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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