The Golden South: Memories of Australian Home Life from 1843 to 1888

"The Golden South: Memories of Australian Home Life from 1843 to 1888" by Kathleen Lambert gives us a peek into the author's life in Australia in the mid-1800s. Lambert reflects on what it was like to travel from England and adjust to life in New South Wales, Australia. The tale begins with the author recalling the journey by ship, the people they met, and the amazing views of Australia. Upon arriving, the reflections capture excitement mixed with feeling let down by the new land. This story is about feeling homesick, adjusting to new things, and the trickiness of living in a place that's still growing and discovering its identity. As the pages turn, readers can expect a journey through beautiful landscapes, a look at everyday life, the way people interacted, and what it was like to live during a time of big change in Australia.