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100 1 _aMitchell, T. L.
_q(Thomas Livingstone),
_d1792-1855
245 1 0 _aJournal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia, in Search of a Route from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria (1848)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-28
508 _aProduced by Col Choat
520 _a"Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia" by Lt. Col. Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles an exploration mission undertaken primarily to establish a route from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria, offering insight into the Australian landscape, Indigenous interactions, and the challenges faced during the expedition. The author, an experienced surveyor-general, details his observations on geography, flora, fauna, and the socio-economic conditions of both the settlers and Aboriginal peoples they encountered. The opening of the journal sets the stage for the venture, revealing the expedition's objectives, which combine the pursuit of geographic knowledge with practical goals concerning trade and communication. It discusses the challenges of embarking on such a journey, including logistical delays, adverse weather conditions, and the crucial need for water in the harsh Australian outback. Mitchell introduces key members of his party, describes initial encounters with Indigenous Australians, and highlights the struggles connected to both the environment and interpersonal relationships as they navigate through the frequently desolate landscapes. As the journey progresses, a vivid picture of the expedition's hardships emerges, making it clear that the experience is marked by both scientific curiosity and the often stark realities of exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew South Wales -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aQueensland -- Discovery and exploration
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9943
999 _c51564
_d51564