Two Expeditions Into The Interior Of Southern Australia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162715018)

""Two Expeditions Into The Interior Of Southern Australia"" is a book written by Charles Sturt, an explorer and surveyor who led two expeditions into the uncharted regions of southern Australia in the 19th century. The first expedition, which took place in 1828, was an attempt to find the source of the Macquarie River. The second expedition, which took place in 1829-1830, was an attempt to find an inland sea believed to exist in the region.The book provides a detailed account of Sturt's travels, including descriptions of the landscape, flora and fauna, and encounters with indigenous peoples. It also includes maps and illustrations of the areas explored.Sturt's expeditions were important in the early exploration of Australia and helped to expand the knowledge of the continent's geography and natural resources. The book is an important historical document and provides insight into the challenges and achievements of early Australian exploration.Mr. Hume thought they intended an attack, and the horses had taken fright and galloped away. I determined, therefore, to fire at once upon them if they pressed up the bank on which we were posted. Mr. Hume went with me to the crest of it, and we rather angrily beckoned to the foremost of the natives to stop. They mistook our meaning, but laid all their spears in a heap as they came up. We then sat down on the bank and they immediately did the same; nor did they stir until we beckoned to them after the horses had been secured.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: Charles Sturt
ISBN-10: 1162715014
ISBN-13: 9781162715018
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 242
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.51d