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100 1 _aLeichhardt, Ludwig,
_d1813-1848
245 1 0 _aJournal of an Overland Expedition in Australia :
_bFrom Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845
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 2004-09-25
508 _aProduced by Col Choat colc@gutenberg.org.au
520 _a"Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia" by Ludwig Leichhardt is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book documents Leichhardt's ambitious journey across Australia, starting from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, traversing an impressive distance of over 3,000 miles. The narrative details the challenges faced by Leichhardt and his party, including navigation difficulties, harsh weather conditions, and interactions with Indigenous communities along the way. At the start of this expedition, Leichhardt outlines the origins and preparations for the journey, detailing the formation of his team, which includes several companions of diverse backgrounds. The opening chapters describe their departure from Sydney, the preliminary travel hardships, and initial landscapes encountered as they navigate the Darling Downs and enter the wilderness. Discussion of the geographical, botanical, and cultural observations provides a rich context, emphasizing the author's deep interest in the natural history and indigenous cultures of Australia. This journey set the stage for a significant exploration of the continent during a period of growing European interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Description and travel
653 _aAustralia -- Discovery and exploration
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5005
999 _c47044
_d47044