The Jenolan Caves: An Excursion in Australian Wonderland

The author recounts the discovery and approach to a famed limestone cave system, describing a room-by-room guided tour of dozens of named chambers and natural arches, stalactites, stalagmites, shawls, crystal cities, and subterranean rivers. Historical notes explain early discovery and naming, while chapter-by-chapter descriptions pair photographic plates and maps with vivid accounts of internal features such as bone-bearing deposits, fossil remains, and mineral formations. The work concludes with reflections on cave formation, geological processes, unanswered mysteries, and practical impressions for visitors.