Journals Of Expeditions Of Discovery Into Central Australia, And Overland V1: From Adelaide To King George's Sound, In The Years 1840-41 (1845)

By Edward John Eyre

Book Overview

Journals of Expeditions of Discovery into Central Australia, and Overland V1: From Adelaide to King George's Sound, in the Years 1840-41 is a historical book written by Edward John Eyre. The book is a detailed account of Eyre's two expeditions into Central Australia, which took place in 1840 and 1841. The first expedition was from Adelaide to Lake Torrens, while the second was from King George's Sound to the head of the Great Australian Bight. The book includes a description of the geography, geology, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as Eyre's interactions with the indigenous peoples he encountered during his expeditions. The book also includes illustrations and maps of the region, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and exploration of Central Australia. Published in 1845, the book is considered a classic of Australian exploration literature.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104265508
• ISBN13: 9781104265502
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"