"Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales" by John Oxley is an early 19th-century account of two journeys into the Australian outback, set up to observe the land and find places for people to live in New South Wales. Oxley's writing tells of the troubles and amazing things he saw, along with what he learned about the land and the people who already lived there. It starts by explaining why these trips were happening, mainly because they needed to discover good land beyond the Blue Mountains. Oxley talks about other explorers who came before him, honoring those who tried to find paths into the unknown. He also goes into detail about getting ready for the trip, as planned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, describing the land, plants, animals, and the hard times the group faced. The writing has a determined and observant feel, encouraging people to explore the struggles and wins of going into unexplored areas.
Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales
By John Oxley
Venture into the rugged Australian interior through the eyes of an early explorer, facing challenges and uncovering new horizons in a quest for land and discovery.
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About the AuthorJohn Joseph William Molesworth Oxley was an English explorer and surveyor of Australia in the early period of British colonisation. He served as Surveyor General of New South Wales and is perhaps best known for his two expeditions into the interior of New South Wales and his exploration of the Tweed River and the Brisbane River in what is now the state of Queensland.
John Joseph William Molesworth Oxley was an English explorer and surveyor of Australia in the early period of British colonisation. He served as Surveyor General of New South Wales and is perhaps best known for his two expeditions into the interior of New South Wales and his exploration of the Tweed River and the Brisbane River in what is now the state of Queensland.
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