Description: This book delves into the captivating story of Australia's exploration, chronicling the intrepid journeys of those who dared to venture into the unknown. The author meticulously traces the footsteps of early explorers, from the initial coastal discoveries by intrepid navigators like Captain Cook and Matthew Flinders, to the later inland expeditions that revealed the vast and diverse landscape of the continent. The book vividly recounts the struggles of the first pioneers who sought to conquer the formidable Blue Mountains, a natural barrier that for decades held back the westward expansion of the fledgling colony. The author brings to life the meticulous planning, determination, and eventual triumph of Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson, and William Charles Wentworth, whose groundbreaking expedition in 1813 opened up a whole new world for settlement. Through detailed accounts of explorers like Surveyor Evans, the book sheds light on the gradual unveiling of Australia's interior, with the discovery of rivers like the Lachlan and the Macquarie, and the vast plains that offered new opportunities for agriculture and settlement. The author's insights reveal not only the geographical discoveries, but also the enduring spirit of adventure, resilience, and the ever-present thirst for knowledge that drove these explorers. This captivating journey through the annals of exploration offers a rich tapestry of human endeavor, and serves as a testament to the courage and pioneering spirit that helped shape the landscape and identity of modern Australia. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
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Book Title: Australian Explorers; Their Labours, Perils, and Achievements : Being a Narrative of Discovery, from the Landing of Captain Cook to the Centennial Year (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 264 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.6 in
Topic: General, Australia & New Zealand
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 12.7 Oz
Author: George Grimm
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
