"Peeps At Many Lands: Australia" by Frank Fox is a descriptive journey through the Australian continent, offering readers a glimpse into its past and present. The pages share the story of a land once untouched, likened to a "Sleeping Beauty," and its transformation through exploration and colonization. It recounts the encounters of various nations with Australia, highlighting the British who established a permanent presence. The story emphasizes the struggles and triumphs of early settlers as they learned to live in the rugged Australian outback, adjusting to its unique environment and finding ingenious ways to cultivate the land; it sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Australia's culture, natural wonders, and the lives of its people.
Peeps At Many Lands: Australia
By Frank Fox
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Discover a forgotten world and the gripping tale of pioneers who braved a harsh land to build a new society.
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About the AuthorSir Frank Ignatius Fox was an Australian-born journalist, soldier, author and campaigner, who lived in Britain from 1909.
Sir Frank Ignatius Fox was an Australian-born journalist, soldier, author and campaigner, who lived in Britain from 1909.
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