A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 2   By: Matthew Flinders (1774-1814)

A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 2 by Matthew Flinders takes readers on an exciting journey through the uncharted waters of Australia. Flinders's meticulous attention to detail and vivid descriptions bring the landscapes and inhabitants of this mysterious land to life. The narrative is both informative and engaging, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they follow Flinders's adventures. The second volume of this series builds upon the foundation laid in the first, providing deeper insights into the geography, wildlife, and indigenous cultures of Australia. Flinders's passion for exploration and discovery shines through in his writing, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Australia.

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The original punctuation and spelling and the use of italics and capital letters to highlight words and phrases have, for the most part, been retained. I think they help maintain the "feel" of the book, which was published nearly 200 years ago. Flinders notes in the preface that "I heard it declared that a man who published a quarto volume without an index ought to be set in the pillory, and being unwilling to incur the full rigour of this sentence, a running title has been affixed to all the pages; on one side is expressed the country or coast, and on the opposite the particular part where the ship is at anchor or which is the immediate subject of examination; this, it is hoped, will answer the main purpose of an index, without swelling the volumes." This treatment is, of course, not possible, where there are no defined pages. However, Flinders' page headings are included at appropriate places where they seem relevant... Continue reading book >>