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My First Voyage: A Book For YouthStock informationGeneral Fields
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Local Descriptionpp 239. Coloured maps of Australia and New Zealand, illustrations. Blindstamped red cloth binding with gilt titles. Australian and New Zealand content. Rare. DescriptionAlthough classified as fiction, what the author is doing is relating facts about world travels in a style designed to appeal to the youth. Includes instruction on the use of scientific instruments by travellers–an idea adopted not long after by The Royal Geographical Society in "Hints to Travellers". |