"To transcribe the t.i.tle-page of this book is sufficient to attract public curiosity towards it--to peruse the book itself is to be rewarded with the knowledge of a ma.s.s of information in which complete confidence can be reposed, for, from the first page to the last, it is apparent that the main object with Mr. Jukes is to tell all that he knows and believes to be true, rather than to win favour from his readers by his manner of telling it. There is not a pretty phrase, an exaggeration, nor an invention in the two volumes of Mr. Jukes; all is plain unadorned fact, and because it is so, is deserving, not merely of perusal, but of study. Such are the recommendations of Mr. Jukes" pages to the public, and all who desire to see truth united with novelty will peruse them."--_Morning Herald._
"Mr. Jukes has been most judicious in his selection of topics whereon to dwell in his narrative, and he describes with great vivacity and picturesque power. There is much novelty and freshness in his book, and much valuable information."--_Daily News._
"There are very few pages in the work which are not readable and entertaining."--_Morning Post._
"Captain Blackwood having waived his right of authorship, the narrative of the voyage has been undertaken by Mr. Jukes, favourably known by an agreeable and informing book on Newfoundland, nor will the present work detract from his reputation. The narrative is well planned, pleasantly written, and full of matter."--_Spectator._
"A great deal was seen, and Geography, Topography, Geology, Natural History, Ethnology, Philology, and Commerce may all be benefited by the work before us."--_Literary Gazette._
"Mr. Jukes has performed his portion of the work with great ability, sparing no pains in the working up of his abundant material, so as to make it a book of science, as well as a book of amus.e.m.e.nt."--_Critic._
"Although a professed man of science, he has described what he saw in a lucid and untechnical manner, so that his work will be found interesting to the ordinary reader, while it is equally valuable to the scientific.
The amount of information conveyed is very great."--_Midland Herald._
In 3 vols. 8vo. with Maps and numerous Plates,
JOURNALS OF EXPEDITIONS OF DISCOVERY INTO CENTRAL AUSTRALIA, AND OVERLAND FROM ADELAIDE TO KING GEORGE"S SOUND, IN THE YEARS 1840-1;
_Sent by the Colonists of South Australia_, WITH THE SANCTION AND SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT: INCLUDING An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Aborigines, and the state of their relations with Europeans.
BY EDWARD JOHN EYRE, RESIDENT MAGISTRATE, MURRAY RIVER, NOW LIEUT.-GOVERNOR OF NEW ZEALAND.
*** _The Founder"s Medal of the Royal Geographical Society was awarded to Mr. Eyre for the discovery of Lake Torrens, and explorations of far greater extent in Australia than any other traveller, a large portion never having been previously traversed by civilized man._
"His narrative of what he did and overcame, is more like the stirring stories of Park and Bruce than the tame and bookish diffuseness of modern travellers. Nothing short of a perusal of the volumes can enable our readers to appreciate this book."--_Spectator._
"We might easily extract much more from Mr. Eyre"s volumes of interest to the reader, but our limits circ.u.mscribe us. We therefore bid farewell to them, with the recommendation to the public, not to overlook a work which, though it records the failure of a great enterprize, is yet full of matter, which proclaims it of value."--_Atlas._
"Mr. Eyre writes with the plain unaffected earnestness of the best of the old travellers."--_Examiner._
"An intensely interesting book."--_Tablet._
"We must now close these interesting volumes, not, however, without expressing our high approval both of the matter they contain, and of the manner of their compilation. We rise from the perusal of them with a feeling similar to that which follows the enjoyment of a pleasant work of fiction."--_Critic._
In 1 vol. 8vo. cloth, with large Map by Arrowsmith, and numerous Ill.u.s.trations,
SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND ITS MINES,
_With an Historical Sketch of the Colony, under its several Administrations, to the Period of Captain Grey"s Departure_.
BY FRANCIS DUTTON.
"The best work which has yet issued from the press, descriptive of the resources and management of this thriving colony."--_Mining Journal._
"We have here a well-timed book. South Australia and Its Mines are now objects of great interest; and Mr. Dutton"s plain, unadorned recital, contains just what the intending emigrant, or the mercantile inquirer, will rejoice at having placed within his reach."--_Colonial Gazette._
COLONIZATION; PARTICULARLY IN SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA, WITH SOME REMARKS ON SMALL FARMS AND OVER POPULATION.
BY MAJOR-GENERAL SIR CHARLES JAMES NAPIER, K.C.B.
Author of "The Colonies; particularly the Ionian Islands"
In 1 vol. 8vo. price 7_s._ boards.
"We earnestly recommend the book to all who feel an interest in the welfare of the people."--_Sun._
_In 1 vol. post 8vo. price 5s. 6d._
HINTS FOR AUSTRALIAN EMIGRANTS,
WITH ENGRAVINGS AND EXPLANATORY DESCRIPTIONS OF THE WATER RAISING WHEELS, AND MODES OF IRRIGATING LAND IN SYRIA, EGYPT, SOUTH AMERICA, ETC.
BY PETER CUNNINGHAM, SURGEON, R.N.
_Author of "Two Years in New South Wales," &c._
"The mere name of Mr. Cunningham affords an ample guarantee for the value of any work to which it may be prefixed; and, "to all whom it may concern," we can confidently recommend this remarkably neat little volume as replete with practical information. Its numerous ill.u.s.trative engravings in wood are executed in a very superior style."--_Naval and Military Gazette, October 23rd, 1841._
In 1 vol. 8vo. Map and Plates, cloth, price 12_s._
AUSTRALIA, FROM PORT MACQUARIE TO MORETON BAY,
WITH _Descriptions of the Natives, their Manners and Customs, the Geology, Natural Productions, Fertility, and Resources of that Region_.
First explored and surveyed by order of the Colonial Government.
BY CLEMENT HODGKINSON.
"The work before our consideration contains certain details connected with the portion of Australia, described in it, which will prove of first-rate importance to the colonist and emigrant, since they are evidently derived from practical experience. Throughout this unpretending little work we trace great honesty of purpose, and a disposition to state no more than the bare facts as they presented themselves."--_New Quarterly Review._
_Just published, in 2 vols. 8vo. with a large Map_,
AN HISTORICAL, POLITICAL, AND STATISTICAL ACCOUNT OF THE ISLAND OF CEYLON.
BY CHARLES PRIDHAM, ESQ.
AUTHOR OF "THE MAURITIUS AND ITS DEPENDENCIES."
"----All these events will be found fully set forth in the volumes under notice, which are certainly far superior as a history of Ceylon to any other that has yet appeared. The reader will also find in these pages curious and original information respecting the habits, manners and customs of the Cingalese, which he may look for in vain in similar publications. Every portion of this valuable work teems with information of a precise and important character."--_Observer._
"Those who seek information on the subject of Ceylon, will find his book a great storehouse of facts."--_Economist._