CHAPTER I

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The Bush described--Remains of it near Sydney--North-western Coast of New Holland--Sandy Columns and Fragments--Recollections of Home--Gouty Stem Tree--Green Ants--Fine Volcanic District--Cure for Cold--Travelling in the Rainy Season--Rich sequestered Valleys-- Plains near the Lachlan--Falls of the Apsley--Beauties of Nature enjoyed by Explorers--Aid afforded by Religion--Trials of Travellers in the Bush--Thirst--A Christian's Consolations--Plains of Kolaina, or Deceit--Bernier Island--Frederic Smith--A Commander's Cares--Dried Streams--Return from a Journey in the Bush--Outsettlers--Islands on the Australian Coast--Kangaroo Island--Coral Reefs and Islets.

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