Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 2 With Descriptions of the Recently Explored Region of Australia Felix, and of the Present Colony of New South Wales

"Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 2" by T. L. (Thomas Livingstone) Mitchell is a historical account of exploration into the heart of 19th-century Australia, focusing on the discoveries and experiences of Major Mitchell's expedition. The narrative unfolds primarily from the beginning of Mitchell's 1836 expedition and provides insights into the preparation, personnel, and paths taken by his team as they navigated the challenging terrain. The book is rich with descriptions of the landscape, plant species, and encounters with Aboriginal people of the land. Highlights include documenting interactions with indigenous customs, like witnessing a corroboree and probing fossil-filled limestone caves, which highlights the nature of the team's journey through lands unknown to many, filled with natural obstacles and cultural meetings.