"Australia Twice Traversed" by Ernest Giles is a thrilling late 19th-century story compiling accounts of five arduous exploring expeditions led by Giles through the untamed heart of Central and Western Australia, spanning from 1872 to 1876. It plunges into the demanding world of Australian explorers as they confront geographical challenges, revealing their discoveries and interactions with both the harsh landscape and its Aboriginal inhabitants. The story begins with Giles contemplating past Australian explorers as he prepares for his expedition. He reveals his driving ambition and genuine appreciation for the land's untapped possibilities. Early chapters paint a vivid picture of building his team, carefully planning resources, and the initial trek from Port Augusta to Charlotte Waters Station, heading for the iconic Chambers' Pillar. It illustrates the brutal and dangerous nature of the environments, navigation challenges on horseback, and the blend of wonder and cultural exchange that characterizes the explorations.
Australia Twice Traversed The Romance of Exploration, Being a Narrative Compiled from the Journals of Five Exploring Expeditions into and Through Central South Australia and Western Australia, from 1872 to 1876
By Ernest Giles
Embark on a journey through the unexplored Australian interior, where a band of explorers confront unforgiving landscapes and encounter the mysteries of a forgotten world.
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About the AuthorWilliam Ernest Powell Giles, best known as Ernest Giles, was an Australian explorer who led five major expeditions to parts of South Australia and Western Australia.
William Ernest Powell Giles, best known as Ernest Giles, was an Australian explorer who led five major expeditions to parts of South Australia and Western Australia.
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