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"Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia" by George Grey is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book documents Grey’s expeditions to uncharted regions of Australia, describing newly discovered areas and providing insights into the natural history and the Indigenous communities encountered. As a record of exploration, it combines detailed observations and scientific data, making it valuable to historians and those interested in Australia's
colonial past. The opening of the work sets the stage for Grey's ambitious explorations, detailing the inception of the expeditions and the motivations driving them. It describes an initial proposal made to the government for the stretch of land between Swan River and Shark Bay, highlighting the objective of discovering a significant waterway. Grey provides a snapshot of their pre-departure preparations and the intended route, showcasing the intersection of adventure with scientific inquiry. The opening chapters also recount Grey’s stopover in Tenerife and his observations there, further enriching the narrative with geographical and cultural context prior to their venture into Australian territory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Grey, George, 1812-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, Volume 1 |
| Credits | Produced by Sue Asscher and Col Choat |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Natural history -- Australia -- Western Australia |
| Subject | Western Australia -- Discovery and exploration |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16027 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16027-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 682 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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