Journals of Expeditions of Discovery Into Central Australia, and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound, in the Years 1840-1
Journals of Expeditions of Discovery Into Central Australia, and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound, in the Years 1840-1

Author: Edward John Eyre

Publisher: London : T. and W. Boone

Published: 1845

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13:

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"In 1839 Eyre made two expeditions, from Adelaide to Lake Torrens, and from Port Lincoln to Streaky Bay. In June 1840 he set out on his most notable expedition, westward from Adelaide along the Great Australian Bight, with one white companion (Baxter) and three natives. Baxter was murdered by two of the natives, and Eyre and the remaining Aborigine reached Albany only after a desperate journey. Eyre includes in his relations considerable valuable material on the Aborigines and their habits". (Ferguson).

The Central Australian Expedition 1844-1846 / The Journals of Charles Sturt
The Central Australian Expedition 1844-1846 / The Journals of Charles Sturt

Author: Charles Sturt

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-10-23

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1317039289

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In August 1844 a heavily-laden party led by Captain Charles Sturt set out from Adelaide to head into the unexplored vastness of central Australia. Amongst their equipment was a boat: as well as carrying out his mission of scientific investigation and mapping the topography, Sturt was convinced he would find the inland sea that was reputed to lie in the middle of the continent and so make his reputation. This is the first full publication of Sturt's original journals of the trip. They record the hardships of the journeying through the parched landscape, but also show how his efforts helped reveal the nature of much of the mysterious interior of Australia, and how, in a manner uncharacteristic of his times, he established respectful and co-operative relations with the Aborigines he encountered along the way.

The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia
The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia

Author: Alan Day

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2009-06-19

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 081086326X

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This engaging reference examines the history of, the search for, and the discovery of Australia, taking full account of the evidence for and the speculation surrounding possible earlier contacts by the Ancient Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese seamen. Day brings the expeditions to life, expressing the desires that drove great sea captains deeper into turbulent waters searching for caches of spice, silks, and precious metals. Covers a wide variety of topics, including _ Seamen from eight nations _ The recovery of storm wrecked ships _ Diplomatic treaties _ Priority of discovery disputes _ Military and civil explorers and surveyors _ Topographical features _ Geographical terms and places _ Rivers and river system

Journals of Expeditions of Discovery Into Central Australia and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound in the Years 1840-1: Sent by the Colonists of South Australia, with the Sanction and Suppo
Journals of Expeditions of Discovery Into Central Australia and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound in the Years 1840-1: Sent by the Colonists of South Australia, with the Sanction and Suppo

Author: Edward John Eyre

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9781986223133

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Journals of Expeditions of Discovery into Central Australia and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound in the Years 1840-1: Sent By the Colonists of South Australia, with the Sanction and Support of the Government: Including an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Aborigines and the State of Their Relations with Europeans - Complete by Edward John Eyre is a rare manuscript, the original residing in some of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, typed out and formatted to perfection, allowing new generations to enjoy the work. Publishers of the Valley's mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life.