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Prince Alfred, Queen Victoria's second son, made the first royal visit to Australia in 18678 during a world tour. Published in 1869, this illustrated chronicle includes scenes from a South African elephant hunt and an account of the assassination attempt in Sydney which necessitated an early return to England.

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Preface; 1. England to Rio; 2. Tristan d'Acunha; 3. Cape of Good Hope; 4. Adelaide; 5. Colony of South Australia; 6. Melbourne; 7. Colony of Victoria; 8. Tasmania; 9. Colony of Tasmania; 10. Sydney; 11. Colony of New South Wales; 12. Passage home; List of officers.

The Cruise of H.M.S. Galatea

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    A Paperback by John Milner, Oswald Walters Brierly

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 7/24/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108071048, 978-1108071048
      ISBN10: 110807104X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Prince Alfred, Queen Victoria's second son, made the first royal visit to Australia in 18678 during a world tour. Published in 1869, this illustrated chronicle includes scenes from a South African elephant hunt and an account of the assassination attempt in Sydney which necessitated an early return to England.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. England to Rio; 2. Tristan d'Acunha; 3. Cape of Good Hope; 4. Adelaide; 5. Colony of South Australia; 6. Melbourne; 7. Colony of Victoria; 8. Tasmania; 9. Colony of Tasmania; 10. Sydney; 11. Colony of New South Wales; 12. Passage home; List of officers.

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