Bound For Australia On The Board The Orient - William Osborne Lilley - Bog

Bound for Australia on Board the Orient: A Passenger's Log (1885) is a historical account of a voyage from England to Australia on board the Orient, a steamship that was part of the Orient Line. The book is written by William Osborne Lilley, a passenger on the ship, who documents his experiences during the voyage. The book provides a detailed description of life on board a steamship in the late 19th century, including the daily routine, the food, the entertainment, and the social interactions among the passengers. Lilley also describes the various ports of call along the way, including Gibraltar, Malta, Suez, Colombo, and Melbourne. The book offers a fascinating insight into the travel experience of the time and the challenges faced by passengers on long sea journeys. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in maritime history, travel writing, or Australian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.