Author: Stokes, John Lort
Synopsis:
In 'Discoveries in Australia, Volume 1', John Lort Stokes takes readers on a captivating journey through the uncharted coasts and rivers of Australia during the mid-19th century. As a member of the renowned HMS Beagle expedition, Stokes recounts the thrilling adventures and discoveries made during the seven-year voyage commanded by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Alongside this account, the book also includes a fascinating narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's visits to the islands in the Arafura Sea.
Genres: Exploration, Travelogue, Historical Non-fiction
Themes: Exploration and Discovery, Natural History, Indigenous Cultures
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