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

Klappentext Published in 1845, this account of Eyre's Australian expedition enables readers to 'accompany' the explorer across the dangerous outback. Zusammenfassung In 1840! a young Edward John Eyre embarked on a pioneering trek from Adelaide to Western Australia. Published in 1845! this account enables readers to 'accompany' the explorer on his harrowing expedition. Volume 1 relates some of the darkest moments he witnessed! including desperate searches for water! conflict! and murder. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Origin of the expedition; 2. First night's encampment with party; 3. Spring Hill; 4. Make arrangements for getting up stores from the Waterwitch; 5. Break up the encampment; 6. Causes of hostility of the natives; 7. Excursion to the north-east; 8. Proceed to the westward; 9. Boy speared by the natives; 10. Country between Streaky Bay and Baxter's Range; 11. Embark stores; 12. Land the stores and send the cutter to Denial Bay; 13. Future plans; 14. Proceed to the westward; 15. Return of Mr. Scott in the Hero; 16. Go back to meet the overseer; 17. Horses begin to knock up; 18. Go back with a native; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: Edward John Eyre, Eyre Edward John
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108038973
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03897-3
• No. of pages: 492
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania; Journals of Expeditions of Discovery into Central Australia, and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound, in the Years 1840–1 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Travel > Travelogues, traveller's tales; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Australia, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Geographical discovery & exploration, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Australasian & Pacific history, Geographical discovery and exploration, Australasian and Pacific history