Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2 Discoveries in Australia; with an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in The Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits To the Islands in the Arafura Sea

"Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2" by John Lort Stokes is a historical narrative chronicling a seven-year voyage of exploration along the Australian coast. The book recounts the journey of H.M.S. Beagle from 1837 to 1843, detailing the charting of rivers and coastlines, along with encounters with the people who lived there. The narrative blends the thrill of discovery with scientific observation, painting a vivid picture of the landscapes, native cultures, and natural history found in what was then largely uncharted territory, as each new locale promised significant revelations while presenting challenges in navigation and survival. The book takes readers on the expedition, sharing both the perils and triumphs inherent in uncovering new lands.