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19th-Century Australian Travel Writing
Marquis De Beauvoir (Ludovic de Beauvoir, 1846-1929) was companion to the Duke of Penthièvre (Prince Pierre d'Orléans, 1845-1919). From 1865 – 1867, they embarked on a global tour through Australia, Java, Siam, Japan and California. De Beauvoir’s travel narrative is divided into two volumes: the first chronicling their journey through Australia; the second details their time in Java, Siam, and Canton. In the preface to A Voyage Round the World (also published in French in 1869) De Beauvoir emphasised his youth at the time of travel, having only celebrated his twentieth birthday a week before setting sail. In diary format, De Beauvoir detailed the voyage to Australia, Melbourne, the gold mines, Van Diemen's Land, Sydney, and the East coast of Australia. In an anecdotal and humourous narrative, he provides an illustration of colonial high society and activities such as hunting and skating. He also observed class structure and the activities of the working class.
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Impressions of a Young French Gentleman’s 1866 Visit to the Australian Colonies
2010
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Australian Studies , vol. 2 no. 2010;'Ludovic de Beauvoir's 1868 published account of his discovery of Australia during his round-the-world journey provides a fascinating picture of the British colonies of the mid-1800s. This article examines his observations about the Australian colonies within the broader context, taking into account reports in contemporary local newspapers and other sources. Depicted is a young society viewed through the prism of the author's native country, France, and his adopted country, England, and reflects the class and racial divisions, general attitudes and prejudices of the time. These are especially commented upon as he visits each town and its district — from Melbourne to Hobart, then Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane. As an outsider's perspective of the past, 'Australie' contributes to the growing historiography of the country.
De Beauvoir's last book published in 1931 testifies to his life-long admiration for Australia and Australians.' ' (Author's abstract)
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Collecting Old Tasmanian Books
Belgrave Heights
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Boobook Press
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2010
Z1747673
2010
single work
criticism
Old Tasmanian books covers anything printed in or about Tasmania before 1901 - mainly books and pamphlets but also newspapers, maps, prints and printed ephemera such as broadsides and handbills -- Dust jacket.
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y
Collecting Old Tasmanian Books
Belgrave Heights
:
Boobook Press
,
2010
Z1747673
2010
single work
criticism
Old Tasmanian books covers anything printed in or about Tasmania before 1901 - mainly books and pamphlets but also newspapers, maps, prints and printed ephemera such as broadsides and handbills -- Dust jacket.
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Impressions of a Young French Gentleman’s 1866 Visit to the Australian Colonies
2010
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Australian Studies , vol. 2 no. 2010;'Ludovic de Beauvoir's 1868 published account of his discovery of Australia during his round-the-world journey provides a fascinating picture of the British colonies of the mid-1800s. This article examines his observations about the Australian colonies within the broader context, taking into account reports in contemporary local newspapers and other sources. Depicted is a young society viewed through the prism of the author's native country, France, and his adopted country, England, and reflects the class and racial divisions, general attitudes and prejudices of the time. These are especially commented upon as he visits each town and its district — from Melbourne to Hobart, then Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane. As an outsider's perspective of the past, 'Australie' contributes to the growing historiography of the country.
De Beauvoir's last book published in 1931 testifies to his life-long admiration for Australia and Australians.' ' (Author's abstract)
