"Account of an Expedition to the Interior of New Holland" by Mary Fox is a 19th-century story about an expedition into Australia's uncharted lands. The narrative follows Mr. Hopkins Sibthorpe and his team as they set out from Bathurst in August 1835, facing nature's hurdles and building a canoe to navigate marshy lakes. Their journey takes a surprising turn when they meet indigenous people showing a mix of savage and civilized traits, hinting at a unique cultural blend that challenges their expectations. The explorers then stumble upon a town of Europeans, revealing a hidden community that has adapted and thrived in isolation for centuries. The story explores themes of cultural exchange, colonial impact, and the unexpected societies that emerge when different worlds meet.
Account of an expedition to the interior of New Holland
By Mary Fox
Far inside unexplored Australia, a team of explorers discovers a lost European town, revealing centuries of hidden culture and survival.
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About the AuthorLady Mary Fox was an illegitimate daughter of King William IV of the United Kingdom by his mistress Dorothea Jordan. In later life she became a writer.
Lady Mary Fox was an illegitimate daughter of King William IV of the United Kingdom by his mistress Dorothea Jordan. In later life she became a writer.
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