Transcripts of the diaries of Vincent James Dowling who explored the then unknown outback of New South Wales and south western Queensland.

Dowling (Tom Hanks's mentor) spares no blushes in his recounting of the shenanigans, partying, and bed-hopping that went on during his time in theater. This book will be enjoyed by anyone who loves life and the theater.

In the form of stories incorporating reminiscences of various people told to the author, mainly re life in Australia from early in the 19th century.