Charles Sturt

Narrative of an Expedition Into Central Australia

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Produktbeschreibung

Venture into the heart of the Australian continent with Charles Sturt's firsthand account, "Expedition into Central Australia, Vols. 1 and 2." This meticulously prepared print republication chronicles Sturt's ambitious journey into the unexplored regions of South Australia, offering invaluable insights into the landscape, challenges, and discoveries of early Australian exploration. A classic of Australian travel literature, this book details the expedition's progress through diverse ecosystems, including the arid deserts of Central Australia. Sturt's observations provide a historical window into the natural history and geography of the region. Readers interested in the history of Australian exploration, the landscapes of Australia and Oceania, or the challenges of desert environments will find this account a compelling and informative read. Experience the adventure and hardship of a pivotal expedition that shaped our understanding of the Australian interior. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 434
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 603g
• ISBN-13: 9781022981966
• ISBN-10: 102298196X
• Artikelnr.: 74118331

Autorenporträt

Captain Charles Sturt (1795-1869) was a British explorer and author, pivotal to the European exploration of Australia. He joined the British army at a young age and was sent to New South Wales in 1827. Sturt undertook significant expeditions into the Australian interior, seeking to uncover the mysteries of the continent's geography. His contributions to exploration were not purely physical, as he meticulously recorded his journeys, resulting in seminal works of exploration literature. The most notable of his publications is perhaps 'Narrative of an Expedition into Central Australia' (1849), which remains a critical resource for understanding the early European perspectives on Australia's landscape and Indigenous cultures. Sturt's literary style is marked by detailed observation and analytical descriptions, often imbued with a sense of adventure and the unknown. He is known for his endurance in the face of harsh conditions, and his writing records the trials and observations with a precision that offers insights into the 19th-century colonial mindset and the era's spirit of discovery. Sturt's influence extends beyond literature; his explorations proved foundational in mapping the River Murray and his contributions to the colonial expansion of Australia are noteworthy. While his views and actions must be contextualized within his time, Sturt's work continues to be a reference point for historians and enthusiasts of Australian exploration.