The Journal of a Voyage from Calcutta to Van Diemen's Land: Comprising a Description of that Colony During a Six Months' Residence

Here's a copy of The Journal of a Voyage from Calcutta to Van Diemen's Land by Augustus Prinsep – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 145 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

The Journal of a Voyage from Calcutta to Van Diemen’s Land by Augustus Prinsep is a vivid travel narrative describing his journey from India to Tasmania and his six-month residence there. Written with keen observation and sensitivity, the journal captures the landscapes, colonial society, and daily life of early nineteenth-century Van Diemen’s Land. Prinsep’s reflections blend curiosity, cultural insight, and artistic detail, offering an engaging portrayal of travel, settlement, and the colonial experience during the British Empire’s expansion.

Book details

• Author: Augustus Prinsep
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 145
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1833

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Who wrote The Journal of a Voyage from Calcutta to Van Diemen's Land?

The Journal of a Voyage from Calcutta to Van Diemen's Land is written by Augustus Prinsep.

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