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The life and adventures of Mr. George Robertson Nicoll 1824-1901
2025
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This volume describes in his own words the life of George Robertson Nicoll, born in Dundee, who, in 1848, first set off as an assisted immigrant at the age of 24 with his wife and infant son for a new life in New South Wales. He was a carpenter and shipwright, in particular a black and pump maker, and used his skills in harbours, gold mines, farming and coastal trading. In retirement, he became a keen world traveller. His experiences are fresh, at times exciting, and show a strong sense of the values instilled in him by his Dundee upbringing. He remained faithful to Scotland, returning often to visit friends and family and to commission the building of steamships. His travels show the changing pattern of vuyaging in the latter part of the 19th century and reflect the growth of European interest and understanding of the wider world.
Main title:
The life and adventures of Mr. George Robertson Nicoll 1824-1901 / edited by Viviene E. Cree.
Author:
Cree, Viviene E., 1954-, editor
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Scottish Record Society, 2025.
Collation:
xxxvi, 374 pages : black and white illustrations ; 22 cm.
Series title:
ISBN:
9780902054110
Local class:
920.NIC
Language:
English
BRN:
4366490
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