From Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 Leichhardt, Ludwig 1813-1848 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2004-09-25 Produced by Col Choat colc@gutenberg.org.au Original publication data not identified Australia -- Description and travel Australia -- Discovery and exploration DU Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5005 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5005 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133133.0 5005