The Coming Colony: Practical notes on Western Australia (eBook)

Exploring Opportunity in Western Australia: A Practical Guide for Settlers and Investors

Philip Dearman Mennell (Autor)

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2020
134 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406606258-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Coming Colony: Practical Notes on Western Australia," Philip Dearman Mennell delivers a comprehensive examination of the social, political, and economic dimensions surrounding the development of Western Australia as a burgeoning colony in the 19th century. Mennell employs a meticulous literary style, blending factual reporting with vivid descriptions and personal reflections, thus capturing the essence of an era characterized by exploration and colonial ambition. His insights illuminate the complexities of settlement, indigenous relations, and the entrepreneurial spirit that defined this remote land, situating the work within the broader context of colonial literature in Victorian England. Philip Dearman Mennell, a prominent figure of his time and an astute observer of colonial affairs, was driven by a deep interest in the interplay of culture and environment in developing lands. His personal experience as a settler and his extensive travels across Western Australia allow him to weave together anecdotes and authoritative observations, thereby lending his narrative a unique authenticity. Mennell'Äôs commitment to fostering understanding between cultures informs his nuanced portrayal of the challenges and promises of colonization. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Coming Colony" to readers interested in colonial history, literature, and the intricate dynamics of settlement. Mennell'Äôs keen insights and engaging prose will not only enrich your understanding of Western Australia but also invite you to reflect on the broader implications of colonial expansion and its impact on societal transformation.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften
• Schlagworte: 1890s works • 19th century settlement • Australia • australian authors • Australian colonial aspirations • Australian Colonies • Australian Literature • Australian pioneers • British Empire exploration • colonial expansion guide • Colonial Literature • earth sciences • Exploration literature • historical non-fiction • Historical research insights • Humanities • investing in colonies • Nature • Oceania • Physical Sciences • practical colonial advice • Science • settlement opportunities guide • settler narratives • strategic planning history • Travel writing • Western Australia • Western Australia history • Western Australian resources • World History