Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales (eBook)

Exploring the Uncharted: A Journey Through Early Australian Exploration

John Oxley (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
236 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406620063-3 (EAN)

Infos

In John Oxley's 'Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales', readers are taken on a captivating journey through the uncharted territories of Australia in the early 19th century. Oxley's detailed accounts of his exploration and encounters with the indigenous peoples provide a rich historical and cultural context. Written in a straightforward and observational style, the book offers a valuable insight into the challenges and discoveries of early Australian exploration. John Oxley, a renowned British explorer and surveyor, drew upon his extensive experience in mapping and navigation to undertake these groundbreaking expeditions. His meticulous observations and scientific approach to exploration reveal a keen intellect and a deep curiosity about the world around him. I highly recommend 'Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales' to readers interested in Australian history, exploration, and indigenous cultures. Oxley's firsthand accounts offer a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in the country's colonial past, making this book a must-read for scholars and history enthusiasts alike.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.5.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: 19th century journals • Aboriginal encounters • Australian colonization • Australian exploration • Australian history • Colonial Literature • discovery and exploration • early exploration • History of Oceania • John Oxley • New South Wales • Outback exploration • south seas