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<p>In 'Far Off; Or, Asia and Australia Described,' Favell Lee Mortimer provides readers with an extensive examination of the lands and cultures of Asia and Australia, as known in the mid-19th century. With anecdotes and a plethora of illustrations, Mortimer endeavors to depict the diversity, geography, and customs of these regions through the lens of British curiosity and Victorian educational values. The book is a reflection of its time, embraci...Seguir leyendo