"Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia" by T. L. (Thomas Livingstone) Mitchell is a historical journal about a mid-19th-century journey to find a path from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria, revealing insights into the Australian environment, interactions with Aboriginal people, and challenges faced during the trip. An experienced surveyor shares his observations on geography, plants, animals, and the lives of settlers and Aboriginal people. Readers learn about the trip's goals and the hardships of traveling through harsh lands, including weather issues, delays, and water needs. The journal introduces key members of the group, records encounters with Indigenous Australians, and highlights struggles with nature and people as they travel through empty areas, ultimately painting a vivid picture of the expedition's hardships and scientific interests.
Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia, in Search of a Route from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria (1848)
By T. L. (Thomas Livingstone) Mitchell
Venture into the unforgiving Australian outback with a determined expedition seeking new routes, facing challenging weather conditions, and encountering the original inhabitants of the land.
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About the AuthorSir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, often called Major Mitchell, was a Scottish surveyor and explorer of Southeastern Australia. He was born in Scotland and served in the British Army during the Peninsular War. In 1827 he took up an appointment as Assistant Surveyor General of New South Wales. The following year he became Surveyor General and remained in this position until his death. Mitchell was knighted in 1839 for his contribution to the surveying of Australia.
Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, often called Major Mitchell, was a Scottish surveyor and explorer of Southeastern Australia. He was born in Scotland and served in the British Army during the Peninsular War. In 1827 he took up an appointment as Assistant Surveyor General of New South Wales. The following year he became Surveyor General and remained in this position until his death. Mitchell was knighted in 1839 for his contribution to the surveying of Australia.
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