Australian Explorers: Unlocking the Great South Land

Australian Explorers covers the exploits of Australia's most memorable land and sea explorers. After an introduction to set the scene, each chapter focuses on the achievements of individual explorers, relating the triumphs, defeats and hardships of their pioneering adventures. This book features lively and informative text; all the key explorers of Australia's colonial past; clear maps indicating the route of each expedition; historical drawings, engravings and paintings throughout.