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The Central Australian Expedition 1844-1846 / The Journals of Charles Sturt - Hakluyt Society, Third Series
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The Central Australian Expedition 1844-1846 / The Journals of Charles Sturt - Hakluyt Society, Third Series
Charles Sturt
In August 1844 a heavily-laden party led by Captain Charles Sturt set out from Adelaide to head into the unexplored vastness of central Australia. Amongst their equipment was a boat: as well as carrying out his mission of scientific investigation and mapping the topography, Sturt was convinced he would find the inland sea that was reputed to lie in the middle of the continent and so make his reputation. This is the first full publication of Sturt's original journals of the trip. They record the hardships of the journeying through the parched landscape, but also show how his efforts helped reveal the nature of much of the mysterious interior of Australia, and how, in a manner uncharacteristic of his times, he established respectful and co-operative relations with the Aborigines he encountered along the way.
438 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 28, 2022 |
| ISBN13 | 9781032293110 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 438 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 1.70 kg |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Davis, Richard C. |
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