Australia

A 1916 discussion of Australia's social and political character, with information on its botany, geography and historical development.

J. W. Gregory (Author)

9781107639409, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 March 2012

166 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 cm, 0.18 kg

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Australia by J. W. Gregory was first published in 1916. The volume presents a discussion of Australia's social and political character, together with information on botany, geography and the historical development of the area.

Preface
1. The discovery, exploration and population of Australia
2. General description of Australia
3. The physical geography of Australia
4. Relations of the fauna and flora of Australia
5. The aboriginal inhabitants of Australia
6. The products of Australia
7. The government of Australia
8. The Australian budget
9. The defence of Australia
10. Land tenure
11. Industrial and social legislation
12. Conclusion
Short bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: General & world history [HBG]