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Northmost Australia

Enriched edition. Exploring the Remote Northern Regions: An Adventure in Australia's Outback

by Robert Logan Jack, Alicia Stevens ...

In "Northmost Australia," Robert Logan Jack deftly immerses readers in an exploration of the Australian northern landscape, characterized by its vibrant flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures. Written in a narrative style that seamlessly blends scientific observation with lyrical prose, the book captures the essence of the region's natural beauty and the intricacies of its ecosystems. Set against ... Read more

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In "Northmost Australia," Robert Logan Jack deftly immerses readers in an exploration of the Australian northern landscape, characterized by its vibrant flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures. Written in a narrative style that seamlessly blends scientific observation with lyrical prose, the book captures the essence of the region's natural beauty and the intricacies of its ecosystems. Set against
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Australia's Great Explorers: Tales of tragedy and triumph

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The often harsh and unforgiving Australian landscape was a far cry from what the early colonisers were used to, and it proved a daunting obstacle to settlement. However, a few brave and at times foolhardy men were determined to prove themselves equal to the challenge. AUSTRALIA'S GREAT EXPLORERS looks at the tragedies and triumphs of men such as Wentworth and Lawson, Hume and Hovell, Burke and ... Read more

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The often harsh and unforgiving Australian landscape was a far cry from what the early colonisers were used to, and it proved a daunting obstacle to settlement. However, a few brave and at times foolhardy men were determined to prove themselves equal to the challenge. AUSTRALIA'S GREAT EXPLORERS looks at the tragedies and triumphs of men such as Wentworth and Lawson, Hume and Hovell, Burke and
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Banks: A riveting account of one of the world's most famous explorers, a story of lust, science, adventure, and voyages of discovery, from the award-winning author of BANJO, SISTER VIV and HUDSON FYSH

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Lust, science, adventure -- Joseph Banks and his voyages of discoverySir Joseph Banks was a man of passion whose influence spanned the globe. A fearless adventurer, his fascination with beautiful women was only trumped by his obsession with the natural world and his lust for scientific knowledge.Fabulously wealthy, Banks was the driving force behind monumental voyages and scientific discoveries in ... Read more

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Lust, science, adventure -- Joseph Banks and his voyages of discoverySir Joseph Banks was a man of passion whose influence spanned the globe. A fearless adventurer, his fascination with beautiful women was only trumped by his obsession with the natural world and his lust for scientific knowledge.Fabulously wealthy, Banks was the driving force behind monumental voyages and scientific discoveries in
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From Cook to Convicts

A Voyage of Adventure, Mayhem and Discovery

by John Darkin ...

Series series Little Red Books
In 1770, Captain James Cook sailed up the east coast of Australia in his ship, the HM Bark Endeavour. Setting out from England in 1768, he was given two instructions: to observe the transit of Venus and to find and chart the mythical "Great Southern Land". He succeeded in both tasks, despite he and his crew facing great hardship and danger, to complete one of the great voyages of exploration. But ... Read more

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In 1770, Captain James Cook sailed up the east coast of Australia in his ship, the HM Bark Endeavour. Setting out from England in 1768, he was given two instructions: to observe the transit of Venus and to find and chart the mythical "Great Southern Land". He succeeded in both tasks, despite he and his crew facing great hardship and danger, to complete one of the great voyages of exploration. But
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Men Without Country

The true story of exploration and rebellion in the South Seas

by Harrison Christian ...

‘What joy to be at sea again, adrift on the vast Pacific, in the clutches of a gifted storyteller. Harrison Christian and the mutineers of Men Without Country held me happily captive to the very last page.’ Dava Sobel, author of LongitudeA mission to collect breadfruit from Tahiti becomes the most famous mutiny in history when the crew rise up against Captain William Bligh, with accusations of ... Read more

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‘What joy to be at sea again, adrift on the vast Pacific, in the clutches of a gifted storyteller. Harrison Christian and the mutineers of Men Without Country held me happily captive to the very last page.’ Dava Sobel, author of LongitudeA mission to collect breadfruit from Tahiti becomes the most famous mutiny in history when the crew rise up against Captain William Bligh, with accusations of
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Bligh

William Bligh in the South Seas

by Anne Salmond ...

In Bligh, the story of the most notorious of all Pacific explorers is told through a new lens as a significant episode in the history of the world, not simply of the West. Award-winning anthropologist Anne Salmond recounts the triumphs and disasters of William Bligh's life and career in a riveting narrative that for the first time portrays the Pacific islanders as key players. From 1777, Salmond ... Read more

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In Bligh, the story of the most notorious of all Pacific explorers is told through a new lens as a significant episode in the history of the world, not simply of the West. Award-winning anthropologist Anne Salmond recounts the triumphs and disasters of William Bligh's life and career in a riveting narrative that for the first time portrays the Pacific islanders as key players. From 1777, Salmond
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The Australian Exploration Anthology

Texts from William Dampier, Capt. Cook, Matthew Flinders, John Macdouall Stuart, John McKinlay, William Wills

by William Dampier, Captain. James Cook, Matthew Flinders, John McKinlay, William Wills, John McDouall Stuart ...

The Australian Exploration Anthology features the first-hand personal accounts of the explorers: Captain William Dampier, Captain James Cook, Matthew Flinders, John McDouall Stuart, John McKinlay and William Wills.This book charts the history of the exploration of the vast continent of Australia by the European newcomers who arrived at the last great habitable continent to be discovered. This ... Read more

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The Australian Exploration Anthology features the first-hand personal accounts of the explorers: Captain William Dampier, Captain James Cook, Matthew Flinders, John McDouall Stuart, John McKinlay and William Wills.This book charts the history of the exploration of the vast continent of Australia by the European newcomers who arrived at the last great habitable continent to be discovered. This
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Paradise in Chains

The Bounty Mutiny and the Founding of Australia

by Diana Preston ...

Celebrated historian Diana Preston presents betrayals, escapes, and survival at sea in her account of the mutiny of the Bounty and the flight of convicts from the Australian penal colony.The story of the mutiny of the Bounty and William Bligh and his men's survival on the open ocean for 48 days and 3,618 miles has become the stuff of legend. But few realize that Bligh's escape across the seas was ... Read more

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Celebrated historian Diana Preston presents betrayals, escapes, and survival at sea in her account of the mutiny of the Bounty and the flight of convicts from the Australian penal colony.The story of the mutiny of the Bounty and William Bligh and his men's survival on the open ocean for 48 days and 3,618 miles has become the stuff of legend. But few realize that Bligh's escape across the seas was
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Mutiny on Board HMS Bounty

by Captain William Bligh ...

Series series Adlard Coles Maritime Classics
On 28th April 1789 a small and unremarkable merchant vessel became one of the most famous ships in maritime history. HMS Bounty was under the command of 34-year-old Lieutenant William Bligh, an inexperienced commander who lacked the respect of a crew attracted to the promise of an easy life in a Tahitian paradise.Fletcher Christian led half the crew in mutiny against Bligh and after overpowering ... Read more

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On 28th April 1789 a small and unremarkable merchant vessel became one of the most famous ships in maritime history. HMS Bounty was under the command of 34-year-old Lieutenant William Bligh, an inexperienced commander who lacked the respect of a crew attracted to the promise of an easy life in a Tahitian paradise.Fletcher Christian led half the crew in mutiny against Bligh and after overpowering
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The Great Race

The Race Between the English and the French to Complete the Map of Australia

by David Hill ...

On the afternoon of 8 April 1802, in the remote southern ocean, two explorers had a remarkable chance encounter. Englishman Matthew Flinders and Frenchman Nicolas Baudin had been sent by their governments on the same quest: to explore the uncharted coast of the great south land and find out whether the west and east coasts, four thousand kilometres apart, were part of the same island.And so began ... Read more

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On the afternoon of 8 April 1802, in the remote southern ocean, two explorers had a remarkable chance encounter. Englishman Matthew Flinders and Frenchman Nicolas Baudin had been sent by their governments on the same quest: to explore the uncharted coast of the great south land and find out whether the west and east coasts, four thousand kilometres apart, were part of the same island.And so began
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There Were Three Ships

by Christopher Richards ...

Three shiploads of settlers sail for a magnificent, isolated bay to establish a Utopia.But Australia, the oldest continent, settled by Europeans less than 100 years before, strikes back at the intruders through its climate, terrain and first people.Here in full for the first time is the story of the ill-fated Camden Harbour expedition of 1864-65.The harbour lies in a region of Western Australia ... Read more

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Three shiploads of settlers sail for a magnificent, isolated bay to establish a Utopia.But Australia, the oldest continent, settled by Europeans less than 100 years before, strikes back at the intruders through its climate, terrain and first people.Here in full for the first time is the story of the ill-fated Camden Harbour expedition of 1864-65.The harbour lies in a region of Western Australia
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Fort Dundas

The British in North Australia 1824-29

by Derek Pugh ...

Fort Dundas was the first outpost of Europeans in Australia's north. It was a British fortification manned by soldiers, marines and convicts, and built by them on remote Melville Island in 1824. It lasted until February, 1829, when it was abandoned and left to the termites.The fort's purpose was twofold. Firstly, it was a physical demonstration of Britain's claim to the New Holland continent as ... Read more

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Fort Dundas was the first outpost of Europeans in Australia's north. It was a British fortification manned by soldiers, marines and convicts, and built by them on remote Melville Island in 1824. It lasted until February, 1829, when it was abandoned and left to the termites.The fort's purpose was twofold. Firstly, it was a physical demonstration of Britain's claim to the New Holland continent as
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