From County Down to Down Under: Diary of Jas. Vn. Mulligan 1860 Transcribed by Lynette F. McClenaghan

Author:
Mulligan, Jas. Vn. (James Venture), 1837–1907

Other Contributors:
Lynette F. McClenaghan (transcriber), Pat McClenaghan (publisher)

Publisher:
Pat McClenaghan, Armidale, NSW, c1991

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
107 pages

ISBN:
064602650X

Condition:
Very Good – covers slightly grubby, owner’s name crossed out on title page

Description:
This remarkable diary captures the 1860 voyage of James Venture Mulligan—later renowned as a Queensland explorer and gold prospector—as he journeys from Ireland to Australia. Painstakingly transcribed by Lynette McClenaghan, From County Down to Down Under offers rare insight into the thoughts, challenges, and expectations of a young man emigrating to a new world. Mulligan’s reflections on ocean travel and early impressions of colonial life bring a human voice to the broader narrative of Australia’s immigrant experience.

Why You’ll Love It:
An evocative and deeply personal account of one of North Queensland’s best-known explorers, this diary is a valuable companion to Mulligan’s later writings. A unique piece of 19th-century social history, ideal for collectors of migration stories, early Australian biographies, and rare primary sources.