Australia

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Australia by J. W. Gregory was first published in 1916. The volume presents a discussion of Australia's social and political character, together with information on botany, geography and the historical development of the area.

Preface; 1. The discovery, exploration and population of Australia; 2. General description of Australia; 3. The physical geography of Australia; 4. Relations of the fauna and flora of Australia; 5. The aboriginal inhabitants of Australia; 6. The products of Australia; 7. The government of Australia; 8. The Australian budget; 9. The defence of Australia; 10. Land tenure; 11. Industrial and social legislation; 12. Conclusion; Short bibliography; Index.