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Eyre, Edward John
1815
1901
Journals of Expeditions of Discovery into Central Australia and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound in the Years 1840-1: Sent By the Colonists of South Australia, with the Sanction and Support of the Government: Including an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Aborigines and the State of Their Relations with Europeans — Volume 01
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“Journals of Expeditions of Discovery into Central Australia and Overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound in the Years 1840-1” by Edward John Eyre is a historical account written during the early 19th century. The book documents the author's challenging explorations of the largely uncharted interior of Australia, including notable encounters with Aboriginal peoples and the natural environment of the region. The opening of Eyre's account introduces readers to his motivations for embarking on the expedition, including a desire to establish communication between the eastern and western colonies of Australia and to explore the northern interior. Eyre reflects on the significant risks involved, as well as the backing he received from the local government and colonists. Through his detailed descriptions of the preparations and sentiments surrounding the departure, Eyre sets the scene for the arduous journey that awaits him and his team into the vast and largely unknown Australian wilderness. The first chapters convey both the excitement and apprehension of beginning such an ambitious undertaking while highlighting the social and political dynamics of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Australia -- Discovery and exploration
Ethnology -- Australia
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Category: History - Other
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