Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 377 Stokes, John Lort 1811 1885 Stokes, J. L. (John Lort) Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2 Discoveries in Australia; with an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in The Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits To the Islands in the Arafura Sea Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discoveries_in_Australia Produced by Sue Asscher "Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2" by John Lort Stokes is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book documents the explorations and surveys conducted during the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, particularly focusing on the Australian coasts and rivers from 1837 to 1843. It combines scientific observations with narrative storytelling, covering various geographical features, encounters with Aboriginal peoples, and reflections on the natural history of Australia. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition, detailing the Beagle’s departure from Port Essington and the beginning of its explorations through Clarence Strait and into regions such as Port Darwin. Stokes shares rich descriptions of the landscape, including interactions with local native tribes, their customs, and insights into their lifestyles, particularly regarding their methods of acquiring water. Each new location is imbued with excitement and hope for significant discoveries, mixed with the practical challenges of navigation and the environmental conditions they faced. The text invites readers into the world of 19th-century exploration, emphasizing both the dangers and the triumphs of uncovering uncharted territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Australia -- Description and travel Australia -- Discovery and exploration Natural history -- Australia DU Text Australia Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Environmental Issues Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 914163 2025-08-05T14:10:38.336050 text/html 900574 2020-12-14T18:43:04 text/html 1259029 2025-08-05T14:10:50.060994 application/epub+zip 1272905 2025-08-05T14:10:42.043012 application/epub+zip 424397 2025-08-05T14:10:40.590069 application/epub+zip 1590745 2025-08-05T14:10:56.044465 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1562130 2025-08-05T14:10:49.050035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 596829 2022-09-06T19:02:13.151521 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 881939 2025-08-05T14:10:37.124082 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 862254 2024-10-28T19:13:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 883733 2020-12-14T18:43:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20768 2025-08-05T14:10:56.184513 application/rdf+xml 15911 2025-08-05T14:10:41.130016 image/jpeg 3771 2025-08-05T14:10:40.857005 image/jpeg 1139829 2020-12-14T18:43:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 327330 2020-12-14T18:43:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 1229436 2025-08-05T14:10:38.464078 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia