02379cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450060001432640051002033000047002543360026003013370026003273380036003535000031003895080026004205201484004465340045019306530043019758560042020189990017020607163UtSlPG20260610133203.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDU1 aFavenc, Ernest,d1846-190814aThe History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-01  aProduced by Col Choat  a"The History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888" by Ernest Favenc is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book meticulously chronicles the exploration of Australia over a century, detailing the numerous expeditions that led to the discovery and mapping of the continent. Favenc aims to weave together the tales of both public expeditions, which often received government support, and the lesser-known journeys of private individuals, showcasing their significant contributions to Australian history.  At the start of this extensive work, Favenc dedicates the book to a prominent figure in Australian politics, Sir Henry Parkes, and provides a preface explaining the challenges historians face in compiling a complete history of Australian exploration. The opening portion discusses early navigators and explorers, tracing the myths and realities surrounding Australia's discovery, such as hopes for an inland sea and encounters with the indigenous population. It outlines the endeavors of key figures like Captain Phillip and Captain Tench, who initially explored the terrain around Sydney, focusing on the discovery of the Hawkesbury and Nepean Rivers and their attempts to penetrate the daunting Blue Mountains. The subsequent expeditions, marked by descriptions of the land’s physical characteristics and indigenous tribes, set the groundwork for understanding Australia's vast interior landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAustralia -- Discovery and exploration40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7163  c49154d49154