Explorations in Australia by John McDouall Stuart

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Author Stuart, John McDouall, 1815-1866
Title Explorations in Australia
The Journals of John McDouall Stuart During the Years 1858, 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1862, When He Fixed the Centre of the Continent and Successfully Crossed It from Sea to Sea
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Explorations in Australia" by John McDouall Stuart is a historical account documenting the extensive journeys of an early Australian explorer, likely written in the mid-19th century. The text provides a detailed look into Stuart's expeditions during the years 1858 to 1862, during which he charted the center of the Australian continent and made significant contributions to Australian geography and exploration. The narrative likely addresses themes of perseverance in the face of hardship, the challenges of uncharted land, and the relationships between explorers and indigenous Australians. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Stuart's first expedition, beginning in May 1858, as he departs from the head station of Mr. John Chambers. The opening portion recounts the difficulties faced by Stuart and his team in their quest for water and food amid a harsh, arid landscape, emphasizing their reliance on dwindling supplies and navigating vast stretches of dry terrain. As they traverse through various geographic features, including saltbush plains and rocky outcrops, the text foreshadows the broader challenges of exploration and the harsh realities of the Australian interior, setting the stage for the dramatic and essential discoveries that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Australia -- Discovery and exploration
Subject Stuart, John McDouall, 1815-1866
Category Text
EBook-No. 8911
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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