02301cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000028001122450069001402640051002093000047002603360026003073370026003333380036003595000031003955080026004265201355004525340045018076530049018526530027019018560042019289990017019705334UtSlPG20260610133137.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDU1 aOxley, John,d1783-182810aJournals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aProduced by Col Choat  a"Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales" by John Oxley is a scientific and exploratory account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles Oxley's observations and experiences during two significant expeditions into the Australian interior, specifically aimed at assessing the geography, resources, and potential for settlement in New South Wales. The narrative captures the challenges and discoveries made by Oxley, as well as insights into the land and its indigenous inhabitants.  The opening of the journal introduces readers to the context of the expeditions, detailing the motivations behind them, which arose from the need to find arable land beyond the Blue Mountains. Oxley outlines the previous explorations that paved the way for his journey, particularly commemorating the efforts of early pioneers who sought to forge pathways into the unknown territories. The text details the initial preparations for his expedition set by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, including a meticulous description of the landscape, the flora and fauna encountered, and the hardships faced by the expedition party. Overall, the beginning sets a tone of determination and keen observation, inviting readers to explore the trials and triumphs of venturing into uncharted territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew South Wales -- Discovery and exploration  aOxley, John, 1783-182840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5334  c47365d47365