The History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888 is a book written by Ernest Favenc and published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the exploration of Australia from the time of the first European settlement in 1788 to the 1880s. It covers the major expeditions and explorers who contributed to the discovery and mapping of the continent, including James Cook, Matthew Flinders, John Oxley, Charles Sturt, and Ludwig Leichhardt, among others. The book also provides insights into the challenges faced ...
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The History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888 is a book written by Ernest Favenc and published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the exploration of Australia from the time of the first European settlement in 1788 to the 1880s. It covers the major expeditions and explorers who contributed to the discovery and mapping of the continent, including James Cook, Matthew Flinders, John Oxley, Charles Sturt, and Ludwig Leichhardt, among others. The book also provides insights into the challenges faced by early explorers, such as harsh weather conditions, hostile indigenous tribes, and the vastness of the Australian landscape. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including official records, personal accounts, and letters, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the history of Australian exploration. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Australia, its geography, and its early explorers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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