Media: BOOK - hardcover, 190 pages
Author: Augustus Baker Peirce (Author), Albert T Leatherbee (Editor), Edwin Howard Brigham (Introduction)
Year: (1913) 1984
Other: sketches throughout, index
Publisher: Shoestring Press

""Knocking About: Being Some Adventures Of Augustus Baker Peirce In Australia"" is a memoir written by Augustus Baker Peirce. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences in Australia during the mid-19th century. Peirce was a young man when he arrived in Australia, and the book details his adventures as he traveled around the country, working various jobs and meeting a variety of people.

The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Peirce's experiences in Australia. Some of the topics covered include his time working on a sheep station, his encounters with Aboriginal people, his travels through the bush, and his experiences in the goldfields.

Throughout the book, Peirce provides vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape, flora and fauna, and the people he meets along the way. He also reflects on the challenges he faced as a young man in a new and unfamiliar environment. Overall, ""Knocking About"" is a fascinating and engaging read that provides a unique perspective on life in Australia during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, as well as those who enjoy adventure and travel memoirs.

A facsimile edition of the old original.