Wayside Sketches in Tasmania

"Wayside Sketches in Tasmania" by S. H. Wintle is a late 1800s travel book that uncovers the alluring landscapes and past of an island. The story journeys through interesting places, with a focus on the North-East area close to George's Bay. It paints detailed pictures from sad, forgotten corners to the amazing St. Mary’s Pass, looking closely at the South Esk River, mountains full of minerals, and local wildlife. Beyond just pretty scenes, the story tells of meeting weird land formations, old stories like Grenbers Haunted House, and the feel of towns like Fingal that grew because of mining. It thinks about how people living there and mining have changed the land, giving a look at both nature and the lives of those who called it home.