02274cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000035001122450154001472640051003013000047003523360026003993370026004253380036004515000031004875080048005185201236005665340045018026530040018476530043018878560042019305005UtSlPG20260610133133.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDU1 aLeichhardt, Ludwig,d1813-184810aJournal of an Overland Expedition in Australia :bFrom Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-25  aProduced by Col Choat colc@gutenberg.org.au  a"Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia" by Ludwig Leichhardt is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book documents Leichhardt's ambitious journey across Australia, starting from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, traversing an impressive distance of over 3,000 miles. The narrative details the challenges faced by Leichhardt and his party, including navigation difficulties, harsh weather conditions, and interactions with Indigenous communities along the way.  At the start of this expedition, Leichhardt outlines the origins and preparations for the journey, detailing the formation of his team, which includes several companions of diverse backgrounds. The opening chapters describe their departure from Sydney, the preliminary travel hardships, and initial landscapes encountered as they navigate the Darling Downs and enter the wilderness. Discussion of the geographical, botanical, and cultural observations provides a rich context, emphasizing the author's deep interest in the natural history and indigenous cultures of Australia. This journey set the stage for a significant exploration of the continent during a period of growing European interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAustralia -- Description and travel  aAustralia -- Discovery and exploration40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5005