"Under the Southern Cross, or Travels to Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa and other islands of the Pacific Ocean" is an exciting travel story by the famous writer Maturin M. Ballou. The author shares his impressions of his travels in the lands of the southern hemisphere, talking about the incredible beauty and grandeur of other continents. Revealing to the reader the uniqueness of the culture and nature of these countries, he delves into their history and isolation. Each page of the book is a new branch of research and adventure that will not leave indifferent any fan of travel and exoticism.