Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2 by John Lort Stokes

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Author Stokes, John Lort, 1811-1885
Title Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2
Discoveries in Australia; with an Account of the Coasts and Rivers
Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in The
Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners
Of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits
To the Islands in the Arafura Sea
Note Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher
Summary "Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2" by John Lort Stokes is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book documents the explorations and surveys conducted during the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, particularly focusing on the Australian coasts and rivers from 1837 to 1843. It combines scientific observations with narrative storytelling, covering various geographical features, encounters with Aboriginal peoples, and reflections on the natural history of Australia. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition, detailing the Beagle’s departure from Port Essington and the beginning of its explorations through Clarence Strait and into regions such as Port Darwin. Stokes shares rich descriptions of the landscape, including interactions with local native tribes, their customs, and insights into their lifestyles, particularly regarding their methods of acquiring water. Each new location is imbued with excitement and hope for significant discoveries, mixed with the practical challenges of navigation and the environmental conditions they faced. The text invites readers into the world of 19th-century exploration, emphasizing both the dangers and the triumphs of uncovering uncharted territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Australia -- Description and travel
Subject Australia -- Discovery and exploration
Subject Natural history -- Australia
Category Text
EBook-No. 12146
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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