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100 1 _aJardine, Frank Lascelles,
_d1841-1919
245 1 0 _aNarrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-28
508 _aProduced by Amy Zelmer
520 _a"Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York" by Frederick J. Byerley is a historical account chronicling a significant journey taken in the mid-19th century. The book details the expedition undertaken by the Jardine brothers, Frank and Alexander, as they travel overland to establish a cattle station in Cape York, Queensland. Throughout their journey, they encounter numerous challenges, including harsh terrain, unfavorable weather conditions, and conflicts with Indigenous populations. The opening of the narrative begins with a preface that sets the context for this exploration, emphasizing its importance in solving geographical questions related to Northern Australia's rivers. As the brothers commence their journey from Rockhampton in May 1864, they are tasked with driving a herd of cattle while battling the obstacles that nature and circumstance present. The text reveals the careful planning behind their expedition, along with the details of their initial campsites, interactions with the land, and their observations of local flora and fauna. The setting establishes a backdrop of hardship and adventure, foreshadowing the difficulties the Jardine brothers will face as they push toward their destination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aQueensland -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aJardine, Frank Lascelles -- Travel -- Australia -- Queensland
653 _aJardine, Alexander -- Travel -- Australia -- Queensland
653 _aQueensland -- Description and travel
700 1 _aJardine, Alexander
700 1 _aByerley, Frederick J.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4521
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