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Cambridge, Ada
1844
1926
Cross, Ada Cambridge
09032411
Thirty Years in Australia
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"Thirty Years in Australia" by Ada Cambridge is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations during her thirty years of life in Australia, detailing her journey from England and her subsequent adaptations to Australian society. The narrative likely centers around themes of migration, culture shock, and nostalgia, as the author reflects on her past and the profound changes that come with time. At the start of the book, the narrator shares her feelings of confusion and homesickness experienced while preparing to move to Australia after getting married to a young curate. The narrative quickly established the couple's departure from England and their worries about the new life that awaits them in a foreign land. The opening chapters vividly describe their initial trip, touching upon the challenges of ocean travel in the 19th century, the peculiar charm of their memories of England, and their hopes for the future, all while setting the tone for their eventual experiences in Australia. Through these reflections, the author skillfully conveys a sense of longing for home juxtaposed with the anticipation of adventure in the new land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Australia -- Social life and customs
Cambridge, Ada, 1844-1926
Authors, Australian -- 19th century -- Biography
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