Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia, During the Years 1837, 38, and 39 - Volume 1 and 2 by George Grey

Book Description

Secondhand. Two volume set. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges, particularly to tail edge of both volumes. Light foxing to top foredge on both volumes. Foxing to title page of volume 2. Please see images for more information.

Cover title: Expeditions of Discovery in Western Australia 1837-1839

This two-volume classic of Western Australian exploration details Grey's discoveries. It contains extensive details of natural history, Aboriginal life, culture, language, and more.

Grey's party suffered shipwreck, starvation, and thirst in their long travels from Gantheaume Bay to Perth.

This is a facsimile edition of the 1841 publication.

An extensive biography of George Grey (1812-1898) is available online in the Australian Dictionary of Biography.