Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart During the Years 1858, 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1862, When He Fixed the Centre of the Continent and Successfully Crossed It from Sea to Sea

"Explorations in Australia" by John McDouall Stuart is a true story about tough adventures in the Australian outback back in the 1800s. It follows Stuart’s trips between 1858 and 1862, as he tries to find the middle of Australia and cross the whole continent. The book is probably about how hard it was to travel through unknown lands, the struggles they faced, and their relationships with the native people. It begins with Stuart setting off from a station in May 1858, where the crew grapples with the tough environment by hunting for water and dealing with very little food. Early on, the story shows how tough the land is with salt plains, and rocky spots, hinting at troubles and big discoveries to come.