In August 1844 a heavily-laden party led by Captain Charles Sturt set out from Adelaide to head into the unexplored vastness of central Australia. Amongst their equipment was a boat: as well as carrying out his mission of scientific investigation and mapping the topography, Sturt was convinced he would find the inland sea that was reputed to lie in the middle of the continent and so make his reputation. This is the first full publication of Sturt's original journals of the trip. They record the hardships of the journeying ...
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In August 1844 a heavily-laden party led by Captain Charles Sturt set out from Adelaide to head into the unexplored vastness of central Australia. Amongst their equipment was a boat: as well as carrying out his mission of scientific investigation and mapping the topography, Sturt was convinced he would find the inland sea that was reputed to lie in the middle of the continent and so make his reputation. This is the first full publication of Sturt's original journals of the trip. They record the hardships of the journeying through the parched landscape, but also show how his efforts helped reveal the nature of much of the mysterious interior of Australia, and how, in a manner uncharacteristic of his times, he established respectful and co-operative relations with the Aborigines he encountered along the way.
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FINE in NEAR FINE jacket. [Hakluyt Society, Series III, Volume 10] Lxxi, 366 pp. Large 8vo, navy cloth, gilt spine lettering and society emblem to front cover, blind-tooled spine borders. A pristine copy; DJ has a 1 cm tear to rear tail, crisp and bright o/w.
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As New in As New jacket. Lxxi + 366pp, 5 illustrations, map. Fine in Fine dust-jacket. Unmarked. REDUCED Heavy book (1.25 kg)-extra postage may be required depending on destination. G31.
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Very Good. Size: 7x1x9; The Hakluyt Society; London, 2002. Hardcover. Series III Volume 10. A Very Good, navy blue cloth binding with gilt illustration on front board and gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, trace handling marks, few smudge marks top text block edge, small rub mark bottom text block corner, very mild discoloration along top board and spine edges, in a Very Good, trace handling/scuff marks, bit of edge/corner wear, spine fade, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 366pp., bibliography, indexed. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Very good in Good jacket. The jacket is sunned along the spine, bunt not affecting legibility. The book is in great condition. Binding is secure and inside is clean and unmarked.
Add this copy of The Central Australian Expedition: the Journals of to cart. $31.50, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by The Hakluyt Society.
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VG+/VG+ Black cloth, sky blue DJ. lxxi, 366 pp. No ills. Account of Stuart's unsuccesful but historical 19th century trek to seek the center of the Australian continent.
