A Summer At Port Phillip (1843)

A Summer At Port Phillip is a travelogue written by Robert Dundas Murray, first published in 1843. The book chronicles Murray's journey from England to Port Phillip, which is now known as Melbourne, Australia. Murray's account of his travels provides a vivid and detailed description of the region's landscape, climate, and people. He describes the flora and fauna, the indigenous people, and the European settlers who were beginning to establish themselves in the area. The book also includes observations on the social and economic conditions of the colony, as well as the political climate of the time. A Summer At Port Phillip is an important historical document that offers valuable insights into the early days of European settlement in Australia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.