"Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia — Complete" by Charles Sturt is a gripping narrative that recounts daring 19th-century explorations across the harsh landscapes of southern Australia. Facing severe droughts in New South Wales, the author embarks on two expeditions to chart the unknown territories of the colony. Driven by a thirst for discovery and a need to map the Macquarie River and its connected waterways, Sturt and his team venture into the untamed interior, documenting its geographical features, climate, and natural resources. With challenges at every turn, Sturt's account puts great emphasis on the bonds forged through shared hardship and highlights the interactions with those who offered assistance along the way, painting a vivid picture of both the trials and triumphs of early Australian exploration.
Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia — Complete
By Charles Sturt
In a time of drought, a determined explorer and his team brave the unknown interior of Australia, driven by a desire to map the land and find resources in the face of adversity.
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About the AuthorCharles Napier Sturt was a British officer and explorer of Australia, and part of the European exploration of Australia. He led several expeditions into the interior of the continent, starting from Sydney and later from Adelaide. His expeditions traced several of the westward-flowing rivers, establishing that they all merged into the Murray River, which flows into the Southern Ocean. He was searching to prove his own passionately held belief that an "inland sea" was located at the centre of the continent. He reached the rank of Captain, served in several appointed posts, and on the Legislative Council.
Charles Napier Sturt was a British officer and explorer of Australia, and part of the European exploration of Australia. He led several expeditions into the interior of the continent, starting from Sydney and later from Adelaide. His expeditions traced several of the westward-flowing rivers, establishing that they all merged into the Murray River, which flows into the Southern Ocean. He was searching to prove his own passionately held belief that an "inland sea" was located at the centre of the continent. He reached the rank of Captain, served in several appointed posts, and on the Legislative Council.
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