Explorations in Australia (eBook)

Journeys Through the Untamed Outback: A Pioneering Exploration Narrative

John McDouall Stuart (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
805 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766461752-1 (EAN)

Infos

In John McDouall Stuart's seminal work, 'Explorations in Australia', readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the rugged and untamed Australian Outback. Stuart's vivid descriptions of the harsh landscapes and encounters with indigenous peoples offer a captivating insight into the challenges faced by early European explorers. Written in a meticulous and detailed style, the book provides a firsthand account of Stuart's four successful expeditions to cross the continent from south to north. The narrative is both gripping and informative, making it a valuable historical and literary resource. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century colonial expansion, 'Explorations in Australia' sheds light on the complex dynamics of exploration and colonization during this period. It showcases Stuart's unwavering determination and pioneering spirit, highlighting his significant contributions to the mapping and understanding of Australia's interior. Readers interested in exploration, Australian history, and adventure will find this book a compelling and enlightening read, offering a unique perspective on the early exploration of the continent.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer ► Australien / Neuseeland / Ozeanien
• Schlagworte: Australia • Australian history • Australian Literature • Colonial Literature • Colonial memoirs • discovery and exploration • exploration narratives • frontier exploration • History of Oceania • John McDouall Stuart • Outback Adventures • Outback expeditions • Pioneering exploration • south seas