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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
Summary "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.)
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
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EBook-No. 16027
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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