Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia By: Charles Sturt (1795-1869)
Charles Sturt's account of his two expeditions into the interior of southern Australia offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early exploration in the 19th century. Sturt's vivid descriptions of the harsh and unforgiving landscape, as well as the encounters with local indigenous tribes, provide a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. One of the standout features of the book is Sturt's unwavering determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. His willingness to push on despite extreme heat, drought, and dwindling supplies is truly inspiring and showcases the resilience and grit of early explorers. Additionally, Sturt's observations of the unique flora and fauna of the Australian outback add a rich layer of depth to the narrative, offering valuable insights into the natural world of the time. Overall, Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia is a must-read for history buffs, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the early exploration of the Australian continent. Sturt's firsthand account is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of early exploration, making it a compelling and informative read from start to finish. First Page: TWO EXPEDITIONS INTO THE INTERIOR OF SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA DURING THE YEARS 1828, 1829, 1830, 1831 WITH OBSERVATIONS ON THE SOIL, CLIMATE AND GENERAL RESOURCES OF THE COLONY OF NEW SOUTH WALES. IN TWO VOLUMES VOLUME I. "For though most men are contented only to see a river as it runs by them, and talk of the changes in it as they happen; when it is troubled, or when clear; when it drowns the country in a flood, or forsakes it in a drought: yet he that would know the nature of the water, and the causes of those accidents (so as to guess at their continuance or return), must find out its source, and observe with what strength it rises, what length it runs, and how many small streams fall in, and feed it to such a height, as make it either delightful or terrible to the eye, and useful or dangerous to the country about it."...SIR WILLIAM TEMPLE'S NETHERLANDS. TO THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF RIPON, VISCOUNT GODERICH, Lord Privy Seal &c. &c. &c. MY LORD, The completion of this Work affords me the opportunity I have long desired of thanking your Lordship thus publicly, for the kindness with which you acceded to my request to be permitted to dedicate it to you. The encouragement your Lordship was pleased to give me has served to stimulate me in the prosecution of a task, which would, I fear, have been too great for me to have accomplished in my present condition, under any ordinary views of ambition... Continue reading book >>

Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia By: Charles Sturt (1795-1869)

Charles Sturt's account of his two expeditions into the interior of southern Australia offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early exploration in the 19th century. Sturt's vivid descriptions of the harsh and unforgiving landscape, as well as the encounters with local indigenous tribes, provide a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

One of the standout features of the book is Sturt's unwavering determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. His willingness to push on despite extreme heat, drought, and dwindling supplies is truly inspiring and showcases the resilience and grit of early explorers. Additionally, Sturt's observations of the unique flora and fauna of the Australian outback add a rich layer of depth to the narrative, offering valuable insights into the natural world of the time.

Overall, Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia is a must-read for history buffs, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the early exploration of the Australian continent. Sturt's firsthand account is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of early exploration, making it a compelling and informative read from start to finish.

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TWO EXPEDITIONS INTO THE INTERIOR OF SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA DURING THE YEARS 1828, 1829, 1830, 1831 WITH OBSERVATIONS ON THE SOIL, CLIMATE AND GENERAL RESOURCES OF THE COLONY OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

IN TWO VOLUMES

VOLUME I.

"For though most men are contented only to see a river as it runs by them, and talk of the changes in it as they happen; when it is troubled, or when clear; when it drowns the country in a flood, or forsakes it in a drought: yet he that would know the nature of the water, and the causes of those accidents (so as to guess at their continuance or return), must find out its source, and observe with what strength it rises, what length it runs, and how many small streams fall in, and feed it to such a height, as make it either delightful or terrible to the eye, and useful or dangerous to the country about it."...SIR WILLIAM TEMPLE'S NETHERLANDS.

TO THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF RIPON, VISCOUNT GODERICH, Lord Privy Seal &c. &c. &c.

MY LORD,

The completion of this Work affords me the opportunity I have long desired of thanking your Lordship thus publicly, for the kindness with which you acceded to my request to be permitted to dedicate it to you.

The encouragement your Lordship was pleased to give me has served to stimulate me in the prosecution of a task, which would, I fear, have been too great for me to have accomplished in my present condition, under any ordinary views of ambition... Continue reading book >>

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