02287cam a22003133u 4500 12046 UtSlPG 20260610133304.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU King, Philip Parker, 1793-1856 Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia — Vol. 2 : Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-04-01 Produced by Sue Asscher "Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia" by Captain Phillip P. King is a scientific publication written during the early 19th century. This work documents Captain King’s extensive maritime survey of Australia's northern and western coastlines, highlighting the geographical and natural features encountered during his voyages. The narrative provides insights into the challenges faced by the crew, interactions with indigenous peoples, and observations of local fauna and flora. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the expedition, detailing the preparations for the fourth voyage aboard the newly acquired brig, the Bathurst. Captain King's crew grows in number, with the introduction of new members, including a young girl who secretly joins the voyage. As the expedition commences, the crew navigates the perils of the Australian coastline, facing unforeseen weather challenges, encounters with local wildlife, and interactions with the indigenous population, which hint at both cooperation and conflict. Captain King meticulously documents his experiences, emphasizing the significance of the region's natural history and the importance of hydrological studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Australia -- Description and travel Natural history -- Australia https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12046 53466 53466