Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia, Vol. 2 (eBook)

Exploration and Discovery Along Australia's Coastal Regions

Phillip Parker King (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
435 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633810151-8 (EAN)

Infos

Phillip Parker King's 'Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia, Vol. 2' is a meticulous and insightful account of his voyages and explorations along the Australian coastline. Written in a clear and detailed style, the book provides a wealth of information on the geography, cartography, and natural history of the region. King's narrative captures the spirit of scientific discovery and exploration that characterized the early 19th century, making it a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in Australia's maritime history. The book also offers vivid descriptions of the landscapes, indigenous peoples, and wildlife encountered during King's expeditions, adding a rich and immersive dimension to the text. Overall, King's work stands as a testament to his expertise as a navigator and surveyor, as well as his contribution to the understanding of Australia's coastal regions.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.11.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: Australia • Australian coast • Australian exploration • Australian history • Classic • coastal survey • discovery and exploration • exploration narrative • intertropical region • maritime exploration • Phillip Parker King • Travel writing • Western Australia