Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia
Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia

Author: R. H. Major

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-08-20

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9781333298548

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Excerpt from Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia: A Collection of Documents, and Extracts From Early Manuscript Maps, Illustrative of the History of Discovery on the Coasts of That Vast Island, From the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century to the Time of Captain Cook The remainder of this curious conversation, however apparently fabulous, deserves attention from the thoughtful reader. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Early Voyages To Terra Australis Now Called Austraalia: A Collection Of Documents, And Extracts From Early Manuscript Maps, Illustrative Of The History Of Discovery On The Coasts Of That Vast Island, From The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century To The Time Of Captain Cook
Early Voyages To Terra Australis Now Called Austraalia: A Collection Of Documents, And Extracts From Early Manuscript Maps, Illustrative Of The History Of Discovery On The Coasts Of That Vast Island, From The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century To The Time Of Captain Cook

Author: Richard Henry Major

Publisher: Namaskar Books

Published: 2024-10-18

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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Embark on a thrilling journey through time with Richard Henry Major's remarkable collection, "Early Voyages To Terra Australis Now Called Australia." This extraordinary anthology compiles rare documents and extracts from early manuscript maps, shedding light on the history of exploration and discovery along the vast coasts of Australia from the sixteenth century to the era of Captain Cook. As you delve into these historical accounts, consider this: What inspired explorers to venture into the unknown, and what secrets did they uncover? Major's meticulous curation offers insights into the motivations and experiences of these intrepid voyagers, revealing the complexities of their journeys. But here's the question that will intrigue you: How did these early explorations shape our understanding of Australia today? Each document and map serves as a window into the past, illustrating the evolution of knowledge about this vast and diverse land. With vivid narratives and rich illustrations, this collection not only highlights the adventures of explorers but also uncovers the cultural exchanges and conflicts that arose during these pivotal encounters. Prepare to be transported to an era of daring exploration and discovery! Are you ready to uncover the hidden stories of Australia’s early voyages? This anthology is more than just a historical record; it's an invitation to explore the legacy of exploration that continues to influence our world today. Don’t miss your chance to own this essential volume. Will you embark on the journey through "Early Voyages To Terra Australis Now Called Australia"? Secure your copy of "Early Voyages To Terra Australis Now Called Australia" now, and set sail on a fascinating exploration of history!

Mapping Our World
Mapping Our World

Author: Peter Barber

Publisher: National Library of Australia

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 0642278091

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The cover image, World Map by Fra Mauro c. 1450, is one of the most important and famous maps of all time. This monumental map of the world was created by the monk Fra Mauro in his monastery on the island of San Michele in the Venetian lagoon. Now the centrepiece of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in St Marc’s Square in Venice, the map in its nearly 600-year history has never left Venice – until now. Renowned for its sheer size - over 2.3 metres square - and stunning colours, the map was made at a time of transition between the medieval world view and new knowledge uncovered by the great voyages of discovery. Brilliantly painted and illuminated on sheets of oxhide, the sphere of the Earth is surrounded by the sphere of the Ocean in the ancient way. Yet Fra Mauro included the latest information on exploration by Portuguese and Arab navigators. Commissioned by King Afonso V of Portugal, it is the last of the great medieval world maps to inspire navigators in the Age of Discovery to explore beyond the Indian Ocean.

Australia Circumnavigated. The Voyage of Matthew Flinders in HMS Investigator, 1801-1803 / Volume II
Australia Circumnavigated. The Voyage of Matthew Flinders in HMS Investigator, 1801-1803 / Volume II

Author: Kenneth Morgan

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2020-02-06

Total Pages: 779

ISBN-13: 1351814400

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This two-volume work provides the first edited publication of Matthew Flinders’s fair journals from the circumnavigation of Australia in 1801-1803 in HMS Investigator, and of the ’Memoir’ he wrote to accompany his journals and charts. These are among the most important primary texts in Australian maritime history and European voyaging in the Pacific. Flinders was the first explorer to circumnavigate Australia. He was also largely responsible for giving Australia its name. His voyage was supported by the Admiralty, the Navy Board, the East India Company and the patronage of Sir Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society. Banks ensured that the Investigator expedition included scientific gentlemen to document Australia’s flora, fauna, geology and landscape features. The botanist Robert Brown, botanical painter Ferdinand Bauer, landscape artist William Westall and the gardener Peter Good were all members of the voyage. After landfall at Cape Leeuwin, Flinders sailed anti-clockwise round the whole continent, returning to Port Jackson when the ship became unseaworthy. After a series of misfortunes, including a shipwreck and a long detention at the Ile de France (now Mauritius), Flinders returned to England in 1810. He devoted the last four years of his life to preparing A Voyage to Terra Australis, published in two volumes, and an atlas. Flinders died on 19 July 1814 at the age of forty. The fair journals edited here comprise a daily log with full nautical information and ’remarks’ on the coastal landscape, the achievements of previous navigators in Australian waters, encounters with Aborigines and Macassan trepangers, naval routines, scientific findings, and Flinders’s surveying and charting. The journals also include instructions for the voyage and some additional correspondence. The ’Memoir’ explains Flinders’ methodology in compiling his journals and charts and the purpose and content of his surveys.

Matthew Flinders, Maritime Explorer of Australia
Matthew Flinders, Maritime Explorer of Australia

Author: Kenneth Morgan

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-03-24

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1441149104

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This book provides a thoroughly researched biography of the naval career of Matthew Flinders, with particular emphasis on his importance for the maritime discovery of Australia. Sailing in the wake of the 18th-century voyages of exploration by Captain Cook and others, Flinders was the first naval commander to circumnavigate Australia's coastline. He contributed more to the mapping and naming of places in Australia than virtually any other single person. His voyage to Australia on H.M.S. Investigator expanded the scope of imperial, geographical and scientific knowledge. This biography places Flinders's career within the context of Pacific exploration and the early white settlement of Australia. Flinders's connections with other explorers, his use of patronage, the dissemination of his findings, and his posthumous reputation are also discussed in what is an important new scholarly work in the field.