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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 cover

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

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A sequence of expedition journals chronicles repeated crossings of the arid interior, recording day-to-day routes, camps, water and forage, navigation and mapping, terrain from sand ridges and stony desert to river channels, weather extremes and hardship, occasional encounters and assistance from Indigenous people, and the practical decisions that enabled a successful transcontinental crossing and the fixing of the continent's centre; editor's notes, maps, and illustrations supplement the narrative and logistical detail.

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John McDouall Stuart

John McDouall Stuart was a prominent Scottish explorer known for his significant contributions to the exploration of Australia in the 19th century. His most notable work, "Explorations in Australia / The Journals of John McDouall Stuart," chronicles his expeditions between 1858 and 1862, during which he successfully crossed the Australian continent from north to south. Stuart's journeys were pivotal in mapping the interior of Australia and establishing routes for future settlers. His detailed journals provide valuable insights into the geography, flora, and fauna of the regions he explored, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in Australian exploration.

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