Publisher's Synopsis
The Burke and Wills Exploring Expedition is a historical account of the first successful crossing of the Australian continent from Cooper's Creek to Carpentaria in 1861. Written by Robert O'Hara Burke, the leader of the expedition, the book provides a detailed description of the challenges and triumphs faced by the explorers during their journey. The book covers the planning and preparation of the expedition, the initial stages of the journey, the hardships faced by the explorers, and the eventual success of the expedition. Burke's account is a fascinating insight into the early exploration of Australia and provides a valuable historical record of this significant event. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, exploration, and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
