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100 1 _aKing, Philip Parker,
_d1793-1856
245 1 0 _aNarrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia — Vol. 2 :
_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
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
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 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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Description and travel
653 _aNatural history -- Australia
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12046
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