Successful Exploration through the Interior of Australia
Successful Exploration through the Interior of Australia

Author: Valentine Williams

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-11-12

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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This is an incredible account of the Burke and Wills expedition, organized by the Royal Society of Victoria in Australia in 1860–61. It had 19 men directed by Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills to cross Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. At that time, the interior of Australia had not been surveyed by non-Indigenous people and was strange to the European settlers. This work focuses mainly on the experiences of William J. Wills and sheds light on everything from the origination of the expedition to their return.

Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia
Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia

Author: William John Wills

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-27

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13:

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In 'Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia' by William John Wills, readers are taken on a journey through the uncharted territories of Australia. Wills' detailed accounts of exploration and survival shed light on the harsh conditions and challenges faced by early explorers. Written in a straightforward and factual style, the book provides a valuable insight into the geographical and ethnographic landscape of Australia in the 19th century. Wills' narrative is both informative and engaging, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. The book's significance lies in its contribution to the understanding of Australia's colonial past and the pioneering spirit of explorers who braved the unknown. Wills' meticulous observations and dedication to exploration make this book a valuable historical document for future generations. 'Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Australian exploration and the resilience of early settlers.

A Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia
A Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia

Author: William John Wills

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020371653

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In this classic work of exploration literature, William John Wills recounts his harrowing journey through the Australian outback in the mid-19th century. Facing extreme weather conditions, hostile wildlife, and the constant threat of starvation, Wills and his companions persevered, ultimately achieving their goal of crossing the continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. A thrilling and inspiring tale of human achievement in the face of incredible adversity. 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.

Following Burke and Wills Across Australia
Following Burke and Wills Across Australia

Author: Dave Phoenix

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2015-06

Total Pages: 415

ISBN-13: 1486301592

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Every Australian has heard of Burke and Wills but few have travelled in their footsteps. In 2008, historian Dave Phoenix decided to walk across Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, following the track taken by the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition. Now you can follow them too. Following Burke and Wills Across Australia guides you on a road trip that follows one of history’s great transcontinental journeys, sharing the explorers’ experiences on the way. Maps lay out a route that takes you as close as possible to the Expedition’s track. As you travel the outback roads, you can learn all the details of the day to day journey of the Expedition from the explorers’ own words, and compare what you see with their descriptions of the country in 1860–61. Each chapter provides information about what to see now: the location and descriptions of the markers and memorials placed along the route over the 150 years since the Expedition, and places where you can stand where the explorers stood and look out over prospects they drew and described. The book is a perfect companion for those wanting to see outback Australia, and at the same time understand a journey that has attained mythic status in the history of Australian exploration. Even if you want to follow only part of the track, this is the book for you.