With Cobb & Co. in Far Inland Australia

Name: With Cobb & Co. in Far Inland Australia
Author: John Arthur Barry

Cobb & Co. in Far Inland Australia is a comprehensive history of the Cobb & Co. stagecoach company, which operated in Australia from 1854 to 1924. The book covers the company's history from its beginnings in the United States to its eventual demise in Australia. It also looks at the impact of the company on the development of the Australian outback, and the people who worked for it. The book includes detailed accounts of the company's operations, its routes, its coaches, and its drivers. It also looks at the social and economic impact of the company on the outback, and the people who lived and worked there. The book is illustrated with photographs and maps, and includes a detailed bibliography.

By John Arthur Barry · First published 1894 · Genre: Travel Writing, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 3,698 words

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'Come by boat to Rockport, then train to Miamia; and take Cobb & Co.'s coach as far as the first gate on Warrgeen, coming via Dingo Creek. I'd run over to Miamia with the buggy and meet you; but we're in the middle of shearing, and Union troubles are thick this year.' Thus ran a portion of a friend's letter containing an invitation to visit him on his sheep-station in the far Australian interior.

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Work type: Short story
Author: John Arthur Barry
Date: 1894 CE
Language: English
Genres: Travel Writing, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Biography
Length: 3,698 words
Structure: 1 section, 116 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Travel Writing — The title of the book implies that the author is recounting a journey, likely through Australia, and the book is likely to contain descriptions of the places visited and the people encountered.
Historical Fiction — The book is likely to contain elements of historical fiction, as it is likely to be set in a specific time period and contain references to historical events and figures.
Adventure — The book is likely to contain elements of adventure, as it is likely to contain exciting and suspenseful scenes and events.
Biography — The book may contain elements of biography, as it is likely to contain information about the author's life and experiences.