The Burke and Wills Exploring Expedition: An Account of the Crossing the Continent of Australia, from Cooper's Creek to Carpentaria (1861) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169606579)

The Burke and Wills Exploring Expedition is a historical account of the famous expedition that crossed the continent of Australia from Cooper's Creek to Carpentaria in 1861. Written by Robert O'Hara Burke, the leader of the expedition, the book details the challenges and triumphs of the journey, as well as the tragic deaths of Burke and his companion, William John Wills. The book provides a detailed description of the journey, including the difficulties the explorers faced in navigating the harsh and unforgiving Australian landscape. It also includes accounts of the interactions between the explorers and the indigenous peoples they encountered along the way. The Burke and Wills Exploring Expedition is a fascinating historical document that offers insight into the early exploration of Australia, as well as the hardships and dangers faced by those who ventured into the unknown territories of the continent. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, exploration, or adventure.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: Robert O. Burke, William John Wills
ISBN-10: 1169606571
ISBN-13: 9781169606579
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 8.50h x 11.02w x 0.25d