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The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea / Being The Narrative of Portuguese and Spanish Discoveries in the Australasian Regions, between the Years 1492-1606, with Descriptions of their Old Charts. cover

The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea / Being The Narrative of Portuguese and Spanish Discoveries in the Australasian Regions, between the Years 1492-1606, with Descriptions of their Old Charts.

By George Collingridge
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The book assembles Portuguese and Spanish voyage narratives and reproductions of early charts to trace European exploration of Australasian waters between the age of discovery and the early seventeenth century. It documents expeditions to the Spice Islands and adjacent archipelagos, the first mappings of New Guinea and the Australian coastline, and sightings of the Solomon and New Hebrides groups. The author analyzes and compares historical maps and navigational tracks, describes contemporary maritime encounters and island geography, and illustrates these findings with period charts, coastal sketches, and ethnographic scenes.

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George Collingridge

George Collingridge was an Australian author and historian, best known for his work "The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea." This significant narrative explores the early Portuguese and Spanish explorations of the Australasian regions from 1492 to 1606, shedding light on the historical context and maritime charts of the time. Collingridge's contributions to the understanding of Australia's discovery and early European encounters have made him a notable figure in Australian literary heritage. His meticulous research and engaging storytelling provide valuable insights into the complexities of exploration and colonization.

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