A Boy's Voyage Round the World

A young man sent on a long sea voyage to restore his health keeps a detailed log and letters that record an outward passage marked by storms, shipboard life, rescues, and tropical scenes. The narrative follows arrival at Melbourne, lively sketches of the city's streets and social life, and an inland move to a gold‑mining township where banking work, daily routines, and the rhythms of bush existence are described. Seasonal changes, floods, fires, wildlife, and the practicalities of gold‑seeking are presented alongside local customs, amusements, and episodes of crime and community response. The account concludes with coastal travel toward Sydney and plans for a Pacific return route.