English - Scientist | January 5, 1834 - 1861
The pigeon here is a beautiful bird, of a delicate bronze colour, tinged with pink about the neck, and the wings marked with green and purple.
William John Wills
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You should carefully study the Art of Reasoning, as it is what most people are very deficient in, and I know few things more disagreeable than to argue, or even converse with a man who has no idea of inductive and deductive philosophy.
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The country up here is beautiful; everything green and pleasant; and if you saw it now, you would not believe that in two months' time it could have such a parched and barren appearance as it will then assume.
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Our clothes are going to pieces fast. Send provisions as soon as possible.
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Melbourne is wonderfully altered since I last saw it. There are some very fair buildings in it now, and things are a little cheaper than they used to be.
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We all think we are right, or we should not believe as we do.
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I have been agreeably disappointed in my idea of the camels. They are far from unpleasant to ride; in fact, it is much less fatiguing than riding on horseback, and even with the little practice I have yet had, I find it shakes me less.
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Both camels are dead and our provisions are done.
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I have deposited some of my journals here for fear of accidents.
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We have this morning dropped anchor, just off Williamstown.
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I do not like Melbourne in its present state.
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Everyone who comes out does a very foolish thing in bringing such a quantity of clothes that he never wants.
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