"Journals of Expeditions of Discovery into Central Australia and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound in the Years 1840-1" by Edward John Eyre is a gripping true narrative of a 19th-century explorer's venture into the unexplored Australian outback. Driven by the ambition to connect eastern and western colonies and unravel the mysteries of the northern interior, the author's journey unfolds as a testament to human endurance amidst the untamed wilderness. Supported by the government and colonists, Eyre embarks with both trepidation and eagerness, chronicling preparations and early encounters. It is a tale of adventure; full of risks, uncharted landscapes and the era's complex interactions between explorers, the land, and its Aboriginal peoples.
Journals of Expeditions of Discovery into Central Australia and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound in the Years 1840-1: Sent By the Colonists of South Australia, with the Sanction and Support of the Government: Including an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Aborigines and the State of Their Relations with Europeans — Volume 01
By Edward John Eyre
Embark on a daring 19th-century journey through the heart of untamed Australia, where an explorer's ambition clashes with the challenges of the unknown.
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About the AuthorEdward John Eyre was an English land explorer of the Australian continent, colonial administrator, Lieutenant-Governor of New Zealand's New Munster province, and Governor of Jamaica.
Edward John Eyre was an English land explorer of the Australian continent, colonial administrator, Lieutenant-Governor of New Zealand's New Munster province, and Governor of Jamaica.
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