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Issue Details: First known date: 1869... 1869 Australie : voyage autour du monde
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Affiliation Notes

  • 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.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Language: French
    • Paris,
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      France,
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      Western Europe, Europe,
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      Plon ,
      1869 .
      Extent: x, 363 p.p.
      Description: col. illus., maps.
Language: English
    • London,
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      England,
      c
      c
      United Kingdom (UK),
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      Western Europe, Europe,
      :
      John Murray ,
      1870 .
      image of person or book cover 1925365223055333574.png
      Alternative title: A Voyage Round the World
      Link: 20392588Full text document Sighted: 08/10/2020 Link: 20392647Full text document Sighted: 08/10/2020
      Extent: 2 volumesp.

      Holdings

      Held at: City of Port Adelaide Enfield Port Adelaide Library
      Local Id: 919.4 BEA

      Holdings

      Held at: Flinders University of South Australia
      Local Id: 910.4 B385v.Z

      Holdings

      Held at: National Library of Australia
      Local Id: N 910.4 BEA

      Holdings

      Held at: Royal Geographical Society of South Australia Inc Royal Geographical Society of South Australia Library
      Local Id: rg 910.4 a 1870

      Holdings

      Held at: State Library of Victoria
      Local Id: RARELTB 910.41 B38VM

      Holdings

      Held at: Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW
      Local Id: DSM/980/97P4

      Holdings

      Held at: State Library of Queensland State Library of QLD
      Local Id: RBJ 910.41 BEA

      Holdings

      Held at: University of Queensland University of Queensland Library Fryer Library
      Local Id: G440.B38 A3 1870

Works about this Work

Impressions of a Young French Gentleman’s 1866 Visit to the Australian Colonies Marie Ramsland , 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)

y separately published work icon Collecting Old Tasmanian Books Ian J. Wilson , 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.
y separately published work icon Collecting Old Tasmanian Books Ian J. Wilson , 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.
Impressions of a Young French Gentleman’s 1866 Visit to the Australian Colonies Marie Ramsland , 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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Subjects:
  • 1860s
Settings:
  • Victoria,
  • Melbourne, Victoria,
  • Van Diemen's Land (1803-1856), Tasmania,
  • Sydney, New South Wales,
  • 1860s
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