Australian Sketches

Australian Sketches: The Gold Discovery, Bush Graves, Etc. is a book written by Thomas McCombie and published in 1861. The book is a collection of sketches that depict life in Australia during the mid-19th century. The sketches cover a range of topics, including the discovery of gold in Australia, the lives of miners, and the harsh conditions of the Australian bush. McCombie also explores the topic of bush graves, which were common in the Australian outback due to the high mortality rate of settlers and travelers. The book provides a fascinating insight into life in Australia during this period, and the challenges faced by those who made the journey to the new world. Overall, Australian Sketches is a valuable historical document that offers readers a glimpse into the past and the struggles of those who helped shape the country into what it is today.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.