"Pioneers in Australasia" by Harry Johnston is a historical narrative that chronicles the age of exploration in the Australasian region, revealing how British influence came to be through grand adventures. It promises to shed light on moments of courage, ground-breaking discoveries, and the cultural mixing that defined the initial encounters in those areas. The story starts by presenting Australasia and describing the many people, geography and the events that shaped its past. Johnston shines a light on the extreme risks taken by the first European trailblazers such as scurvy, the risk of cannibalism, and conflicts with native populations; and also notes the variety of plants, animals, and lands discovered on their journey. The tone of the book creates an image of future sections that will tackle concepts central to exploration, colonization, and interchange between cultures.
Pioneers in Australasia
By Harry Johnston
Brave explorers face grave perils, from deadly diseases to hostile natives, as they chart unknown lands and shape new histories in an untamed and far-off world.
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About the AuthorSir Henry Hamilton Johnston was a British explorer, botanist, artist, colonial administrator, and linguist who travelled widely across Africa to speak some of the languages spoken by people on that continent. He published 40 books on subjects related to the continent of Africa and was one of the key players in the Scramble for Africa that occurred at the end of the 19th century.
Sir Henry Hamilton Johnston was a British explorer, botanist, artist, colonial administrator, and linguist who travelled widely across Africa to speak some of the languages spoken by people on that continent. He published 40 books on subjects related to the continent of Africa and was one of the key players in the Scramble for Africa that occurred at the end of the 19th century.
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