02266cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000035001122450041001472640051001883000047002393360026002863370026003123380036003385000031003745080028004055201368004335340045018016530043018466530033018898560042019227304UtSlPG20260610133205.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDU1 aScott, Ernest, Sir,d1868-193914aThe Life of Captain Matthew Flinders 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-29  aProduced by Sue Asscher  a"The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders" by Sir Ernest Scott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography chronicles the life and explorations of Matthew Flinders, a pivotal figure in the discovery of Australia's coastline, detailing his numerous adventures at sea, his contributions to navigation, and the unfortunate circumstances that culminated in his imprisonment. The narrative seeks to honor Flinders' legacy and personality, highlighting both his professional success and personal trials.  At the start of the work, the author introduces Matthew Flinders and his significant yet underappreciated role in Australia's exploration. Flinders, who was born in Lincolnshire in the late 18th century, is presented as a determined individual, passionate about the sea and exploration, with an undeniable curiosity that drove him into the naval life. The early chapters set the stage for his formative years, illustrating his education, aspirations, initial naval experiences, and the influences that molded him into a distinguished navigator. Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, Scott paints a picture of Flinders' journey from a young boy inspired by "Robinson Crusoe" to a skilled sailor who would later become instrumental in charting the unknown territories of Australia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAustralia -- Discovery and exploration  aFlinders, Matthew, 1774-181440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7304