A Summer at Port Phillip

A memoir of life in Port Phillip District (later Melbourne) in the early 1840s, with descriptions of the natural environment and Aboriginal culture, as well as the colonial economy and society. Murray was a Scottish pastoralist who spent time exploring the region and socializing with European settlers, and his account provides a valuable historical perspective on the early days of Victoria. Readers interested in Australian history, colonialism, or the experiences of early settlers will find much to enjoy in this engaging narrative.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.