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_aGrey, George, _d1812-1898 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aJournals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, Volume 2 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-06-29 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Sue Asscher and Col Choat | ||
| 520 | _a"Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia" by George Grey is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work recounts two exploration expeditions authorized by Her Majesty's Government, focusing on discovering new, fertile districts in Australia while providing insights into the moral and physical conditions of the Aboriginal inhabitants. The beginning of the account sets the stage for the explorers' challenging journey through the rugged landscape of Western Australia. It details the wreck of one of their boats, leading to a harrowing situation where the party is forced to cross through hostile territory, search for water, and traverse difficult geographical features. Grey reflects on the beauty of the land while contending with dwindling supplies and the morale of his team, giving readers an immediate sense of the dangers and the glory of exploration during that era. As the narrative unfolds, the tension between the explorers’ aspirations and their grim circumstances hints at the larger themes of survival, perseverance, and interaction with native populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Australia -- Western Australia | ||
| 653 | _aWestern Australia -- Discovery and exploration | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16145 |
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