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This work provides a fascinating overview of Australia, from its history to its geography and culture. The book delves into the history of Oceania and the South Seas, providing readers with a deep understanding of Australia's place in the world. With vivid descriptions and detailed travel accounts, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Australia and its rich history.

Sir Frank Ignatius Fox (1874-1960) was a British journalist and author. His father, an editor, took the family to Australia in 1883. Frank became editor of the Australian Workman, the National Advocate, and worked for the Daily Telegraph, Truth, the Bulletin, the Call and the Lone Hand. Living in London later, he wrote for many newspapers including the Morning Post, The Times, the Daily Mail and became assistant editor of the Morning Post. He travelled a great deal and published many travel books. He served during the First World War. His works include: Bushman and Buccaneer (1902) - a memoir of Harry [Breaker[ Morant - From the Old Dog (1908), Ramparts of Empire (1910), Peeps at Many Lands: Australia (1911), Oceania (1911), The British Empire (1911), Problems of the Pacific (1912), Italy (1913), The British Empire (1914), England (1914), Switzerland (1914), Bulgaria (1915), The Agony of Belgium (1915), The British Army at War (1917), G.H. Q., Montreuil-sur-Mer (under the pseudonym G. S.O. ) (1920), Beneath an Ardent Sun (1923), The Mastery of the Pacific (1928) and The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (1928/1951).