OCEANA: The Tempestuous Journey of J.A. Froude, 1884 & 1885 Tapa dura - 1985

North Ryde, N.S.W., Australia: Methuen Haynes, 1985. xix, + 211pp. EX-LIBRIS. B/white rescreened engraving [frontis, and intext] illustrations. Book clean. Spine firm, but mildly cocked. Every expected [ex] library identifier is present. Boards lightly bumped. Illustrated, clear plastic covered dustjacket slightly edgeworn, library sticker on spine, and clear tape adhering all to pastedowns. Edited and abridged by Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, this travel description was originally published as 'Oceana: Or England and her Colonies', Author, 1886. At the time of publication it was both vaunted and strongly criticised [it did contain errors of fact.] However it remains a fascinating insight into 19th century Australia and New Zealand . . . Book weight approx. 540g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Abridged Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Good. Ex-Library.