Letters to Guy

Letters to Guy, published in 1885 by Lady Barker (also known as Lady Broome), is a collection of travel letters detailing her family's journey from Mauritius to Australia. The letters chronicle their experiences with colonial life, society, and nature, offering vivid descriptions of their travels, local customs, and the challenges of overland travel. Written with warmth and humor, the correspondence is addressed to her son Guy, providing a personal glimpse into 19th-century Australian life and the author's affectionate observations of her surroundings.