Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia — Vol. 1 Performed between the years 1818 and 1822

"Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia" by Captain Phillip P. King is a story about the author's survey of the then uncharted Australian coasts between 1818 and 1822. This real-life story dives into geography and interactions with native peoples. The story starts with a look at the preparations for the journey and details the initial route departing from Port Jackson making their first contact with native Australians at Twofold Bay. This sets the stage for a challenging scientific expedition, showing what maritime survey work was like in early 19th-century Australia.