Journal Of Landsborough's Expedition: From Carpentaria, In Search Of Burke And Wills (1862) (en Inglés)
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The Journal of Landsborough's Expedition: From Carpentaria, In Search Of Burke And Wills (1862) is a historical account of William Landsborough's journey through the Australian wilderness in search of the missing explorers Burke and Wills. The book is a firsthand account of the expedition, written by Landsborough himself, and provides a detailed description of the challenges and obstacles faced by the explorers as they navigated through the harsh and unforgiving terrain of Australia's interior. The book begins with Landsborough's departure from Carpentaria in Queensland, and follows his journey as he makes his way southward towards the Cooper Creek, where Burke and Wills were last seen. Along the way, Landsborough encounters a variety of indigenous tribes and wildlife, and faces numerous challenges including treacherous river crossings, harsh weather conditions, and food and water shortages. Despite these obstacles, Landsborough and his team persevere, and eventually reach the Cooper Creek, where they discover the remains of Burke and Wills' camp. The book concludes with Landsborough's return journey to Carpentaria, and his reflections on the expedition and its significance for Australian exploration.Overall, The Journal of Landsborough's Expedition: From Carpentaria, In Search Of Burke And Wills (1862) is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most significant expeditions in Australian history. It provides a valuable insight into the challenges faced by early explorers, and their determination and resilience in the face of adversity.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.
