02557cam a22003613u 4500 4521 UtSlPG 20260610133127.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Jardine, Frank Lascelles, 1841-1919 Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-08-28 Produced by Amy Zelmer "Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York" by Frederick J. Byerley is a historical account chronicling a significant journey taken in the mid-19th century. The book details the expedition undertaken by the Jardine brothers, Frank and Alexander, as they travel overland to establish a cattle station in Cape York, Queensland. Throughout their journey, they encounter numerous challenges, including harsh terrain, unfavorable weather conditions, and conflicts with Indigenous populations. The opening of the narrative begins with a preface that sets the context for this exploration, emphasizing its importance in solving geographical questions related to Northern Australia's rivers. As the brothers commence their journey from Rockhampton in May 1864, they are tasked with driving a herd of cattle while battling the obstacles that nature and circumstance present. The text reveals the careful planning behind their expedition, along with the details of their initial campsites, interactions with the land, and their observations of local flora and fauna. The setting establishes a backdrop of hardship and adventure, foreshadowing the difficulties the Jardine brothers will face as they push toward their destination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Queensland -- Discovery and exploration Jardine, Frank Lascelles -- Travel -- Australia -- Queensland Jardine, Alexander -- Travel -- Australia -- Queensland Queensland -- Description and travel Jardine, Alexander Byerley, Frederick J. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4521 46567 46567