| 000 | 02340cam a22003133u 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 11203 | ||
| 003 | UtSlPG | ||
| 005 | 20260610133252.0 | ||
| 006 | m | ||
| 007 | cr n | ||
| 008 | 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d | ||
| 040 | _aUtSlPG | ||
| 041 | 7 |
_aen _2iso639-1 |
|
| 050 | 4 | _aDU | |
| 100 | 1 |
_aKing, Philip Parker, _d1793-1856 |
|
| 245 | 1 | 0 |
_aNarrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia — Vol. 1 : _bPerformed between the years 1818 and 1822 |
| 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 2004-02-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Sue Asscher | ||
| 520 | _a"Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia" by Captain Phillip P. King is a historical account written during the early 19th century. The work chronicles King's extensive survey of the largely uncharted and unexplored coasts of Australia between the years 1818 and 1822, detailing the geography, flora, fauna, and interactions with indigenous peoples. The narrative provides insights into the early colonial endeavors and maritime exploration of Australia, aiming to augment existing knowledge for navigational and hydrographic purposes. At the start of the text, King reflects on the importance of his mission and outlines the preparations for the voyage, including the choice of the vessel, the Mermaid, and the crew assembled for the journey. He details the intended route and initial geographical features encountered, including their departure from Port Jackson and a stop at Twofold Bay, where they made contact with indigenous Australians. This opening portion sets the tone for a meticulous scientific expedition, filled with challenges of navigation and the interplay between exploration and indigenous cultures, thereby providing a glimpse into the life and struggles of early 19th-century maritime survey work in Australia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAustralia -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Australia | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11203 |
| 999 |
_c52650 _d52650 |
||