Excerpt from The Victorian Naturalist: The Journal and Magazine of the Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria; Vols; 33-34; May, 1916 April, 1918 The long-expected break in the lengthy sequence Of arid months occurred in due course, and the Mallee was visited by a generous rainfall that gave assurance of a favourable spring tide. Arrangements for our projected excursion were con sequently begun early in September, and on Tuesday morning, the sth October, Mr. A. W. Milligan and I left the city by the train for Nowingi, a railway station 321% miles from Melbourne, 30 miles south of Mildura, and 10 miles east of our contemplated base of operations. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Step into the world of Victorian naturalists with this fascinating collection of essays, articles, and illustrations. The Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria provides a unique perspective on the natural world at the turn of the 20th century, covering topics as diverse as birds, butterflies, plants, and geology. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the natural world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Victoria region is a natural wonderland--one of the most biologically rich areas of the country, with many plants and animals found nowhere else in Canada. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned naturalist, a visitor or a resident, this book will give you the knowledge you need to get the most out of your explorations of southeastern Vancouver Island. Ten local experts have contributed their knowledge about all things natural in this region, from mushrooms and dragonflies to owls and whales. They describe the species most likely to be seen here, and direct you to the best places to see them. Nature Guide to the Victoria Region is designed to help you understand the variety of habitats and natural wonders awaiting your discovery, all in a portable, easy-to-read format. It includes beautiful full-colour photographs, checklists and a map of all the great places to visit.