Publisher's Synopsis
Narrative Of The Visit Of His Royal Highness, The Duke Of Edinburgh, To The Colony Of Victoria, Australia is a historical account of the royal visit of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh to the colony of Victoria in Australia in 1867. The book is written by J.G. Knight, who was a journalist and a member of the press corps that accompanied the Duke during his visit. The book provides a detailed description of the various events and ceremonies that took place during the visit, including the reception given by the Governor of Victoria, the grand ball held in honor of the Duke, and the various excursions and sightseeing trips that the Duke undertook during his stay. The book also includes a number of illustrations and photographs that provide a visual record of the visit. Overall, Narrative Of The Visit Of His Royal Highness, The Duke Of Edinburgh, To The Colony Of Victoria, Australia is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the social and cultural life of colonial Australia during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.