Project Gutenberg 2004-08-06 Public domain in the USA. 178 Flinders, Matthew 1774 1814 A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 2 Undertaken for the purpose of completing the discovery of that vast country, and prosecuted in the years 1801, 1802 and 1803, in His Majesty's ship the Investigator, and subsequently in the armed vessel Porpoise and Cumberland schooner Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Voyage_to_Terra_Australis This eBook was produced by Col Choat "A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 2" by Matthew Flinders is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work details the author's exploration and navigation around the coast of Australia, specifically capturing his experiences during the years 1801 to 1803 aboard His Majesty's ship, the Investigator. Flinders provides an account of discoveries, encounters with indigenous peoples, maritime challenges, and scientific observations throughout his voyage, contributing significantly to the knowledge of Australia's geography. At the start of the volume, Flinders details the preparations for the voyage, including the appointment of officers and provision of supplies. He recounts navigating various coastal regions, noting their geographic features and interactions with local populations, particularly during encounters around Hervey's Bay and Port Curtis. There are observations on the natural environment, such as the coastal landscapes, flora and fauna, along with navigational challenges faced, including shallow waters and rocky islets, emphasizing his meticulous approach to mapping Terra Australis. The opening section effectively sets the stage for a detailed exploration narrative filled with adventure, scientific inquiry, and a quest for understanding new territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Voyages and travels Australia -- Discovery and exploration DU G Text Australia Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1096834 2025-07-06T03:59:32.647559 text/html 1080742 2020-12-18T00:47:25 text/html 2157015 2025-07-06T03:59:44.762467 application/epub+zip 2182803 2025-07-06T03:59:36.227555 application/epub+zip 463834 2025-07-06T03:59:34.825515 application/epub+zip 2562013 2025-07-06T03:59:51.104435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2554558 2025-07-06T03:59:43.818505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 711209 2022-09-07T00:20:53.336483 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1085608 2025-07-06T03:59:31.464561 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1065880 2024-10-28T20:06:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1084082 2020-12-18T00:47:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1088655 2020-12-18T00:47:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22178 2025-07-06T03:59:51.262543 application/rdf+xml 17648 2025-07-06T03:59:35.346510 image/jpeg 4084 2025-07-06T03:59:35.085511 image/jpeg 380027 2020-12-18T00:47:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 2012440 2020-12-18T00:47:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 380153 2020-12-18T00:47:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 2098067 2025-07-06T03:59:32.783542 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