Explorations in Australia: The Journals of John McDouall Stuart During the Years 1858, 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1862

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Foxing to top foredge and to front endpage. Dust jacket is in good condition with minor wear to edges, now covered with protector. Interior and binding are still very good. Includes folded map in back.

Full title: Explorations in Australia: The Journals of John McDouall Stuart During the Years 1858, 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1862 When He Fixed the Centre of the Continent and Successfully Crossed It From Sea to Sea, Second Edition. Edited From Mr Stuart’s Manuscript by William Hardman

Stuart was the first to reach Australia’s geographical centre and to traverse the continent. Thirst, scurvy, starvation and hostilities hampered his expeditions. His route led to the construction of the overland telegraph and the opening up of Central Australia. (publishers blurb)