Three Expeditions Into the Interior of Eastern Australia - With Descriptions of Recently Explored Region of Australia Felix of

Klappentext A fascinating! illustrated journal of exploration! first published in 1838! describing the landscapes and peoples of the Australian interior. Zusammenfassung Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell (1792–1855) was an acclaimed surveyor and explorer of Australia. In this illustrated two-volume work, based on his expedition journals and first published in 1838, Mitchell vividly describes the landscapes and peoples of the interior of Victoria and New South Wales between 1831 and 1836. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part II. Expedition to the Rivers Darling and Murray, in the Year 1836: 1. Route proposed; 2. Continue the journey; 3. North arm of the Lachlan; 4. The Murrumbidgee compared with other rivers; 5. New and remarkable shrub; 6. Return along the bank of the Murray; 7. Exploring through a fog; 8. The party quits the Murray; 9. Plains of stiff clay; 10. Cross various rivulets; 11. Leave the Glenelg and travel eastward; 12. Parting of the widow and her child; 13. Continue through a level forest country; 14. Agreeable travelling; 15. Geological specimens collected; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: T. L. Mitchell
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.05.2011
• EAN: 9781108030632
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03063-2
• No. of pages: 490
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania; Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Australia, HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Australasian & Pacific history, Australasian and Pacific history