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Mitchell, T. L. (Thomas Livingstone), 1792-1855 |
| Title |
Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 2
With Descriptions of the Recently Explored Region of Australia Felix, and of the Present Colony of New South Wales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sue Asscher and Col Choat
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| Summary |
"Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 2" by Major T.L. Mitchell is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume details the findings and observations of Major Mitchell during his exploration of Eastern Australia, particularly the Darling and Murray Rivers, as well as the surrounding regions. The book delves into the geographic, botanical, and ethnological aspects of the areas explored, documenting the land's topography, plant life, and encounters with the indigenous tribes. The opening of the volume introduces Mitchell's expedition in 1836, detailing the preparations and assignments for his team as they prepare to traverse challenging terrain. The narrative describes their initial route, equipment, and the men involved in the journey, including local indigenous guides. Notable events include the team's engagement with native customs, such as a corroboree dance, and the exploration of limestone caves rich with fossil findings. This sets the stage for an adventurous and detailed account of their trek through a largely uncharted territory, filled with challenges of nature and interactions with local tribes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
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| Subject |
Australia -- Discovery and exploration
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| Subject |
Mitchell, T. L. (Thomas Livingstone), 1792-1855
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13033 |
| Release Date |
Jul 27, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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