Landsborough's Exploration Of Australia From Carpentaria To Melbourne: With Reference To The Settlement Of Available Country (1866) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166582685)

Landsborough's Exploration of Australia from Carpentaria to Melbourne: With Reference to the Settlement of Available Country (1866) is a historical account of the Australian explorer William Landsborough's journey from Carpentaria to Melbourne. The book details Landsborough's travels through the uncharted and often treacherous terrain of northern and central Australia, as he sought to map out the land and discover new resources. The book is divided into chapters that follow Landsborough's journey, with each chapter detailing a different stage of his exploration. Along the way, Landsborough encounters a variety of Indigenous peoples and records his observations of their customs and way of life. He also describes the flora and fauna of the region, providing a fascinating insight into the natural history of Australia.In addition to his exploration, Landsborough also discusses the potential for settlement in the areas he visited. He identifies available land suitable for agriculture and grazing, and provides advice to those considering emigrating to Australia.Overall, Landsborough's Exploration of Australia from Carpentaria to Melbourne is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the early exploration and settlement of Australia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, geography, and natural history.With A Chart, And A Systematic Arrangement Of Carpentarian Plants.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.

Author: William Landsborough
ISBN-10: 116658268X
ISBN-13: 9781166582685
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 154
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d