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100 1 _aJohnston, Harry,
_d1858-1927
245 1 0 _aPioneers in Australasia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-04-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Janet Kegg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Pioneers in Australasia" by Harry Johnston is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the adventures and explorations that led to the British domination of Australasia, providing insights into the interactions between European explorers and the indigenous populations. Its narrative promises to illuminate the bravery and discoveries that characterized the early contact between different cultures in this region. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Australasia, highlighting its diverse geography and the various human inhabitants that have shaped its history. Johnston introduces the concept of "Australasia" as a collection of islands and territories, emphasizing the remarkable journeys of European pioneers who ventured into uncharted waters often under perilous conditions. He discusses the significant dangers faced by these explorers, including scurvy, cannibalism, and hostility from native peoples, while also touching upon the geography, flora, and fauna that they encountered throughout their expeditions. The narrative prepares the reader for a deeper exploration of the themes of exploration, colonization, and cultural exchange that will be examined in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralasia -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aExplorers -- Australasia
653 _aAustralasia -- Description and travel
700 1 _aBall, Alec
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48634
999 _c89473
_d89473