Under the Southern Cross Or Travels in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and Other Pacific Islands

"Under the Southern Cross" by Maturin M. Ballou is a 19th-century travelogue that chronicles the author's expeditions across Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and other Pacific Islands, providing readers of the era with a window into these far-flung lands. His journey starts with a trip across America, leading to observations of San Francisco and its distinctive Chinatown before embarking on his sea voyage to the Pacific. Concentrating on the cultures, natural wonders, and histories of the places he visits, Ballou shares fascinating glimpses of life in these distant regions.