A detailed account of Australian explorer Ernest Powell Giles' five expeditions in South Australia, first published in 1889.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Ernest Giles (1835-1897) was a distinguished English-born Australian explorer whose intrepid expeditions significantly contributed to the cartographic and cultural understanding of Australia's harsh interior landscapes during the late 19th century. A foundational figure in the annals of Australian exploration, Giles's passionate incursions were driven by an innate curiosity and desire to unveil the secrets of the then largely unmapped central and western Australian deserts. His magnum opus, 'Australia Twice Traversed' (1889), stands as an enduring testament to his journeys, illuminating the trials, discoveries, and landscapes encountered across five major expeditions between 1872 and 1876. In this seminal work, Giles details his experiences with a literary flair that combines precise geographical observations with eloquent prose, revealing the human struggles against nature's implacable forces. His writing style, categorized by its narrative vigor and evocative descriptions, offers readers a glimpse into the ethos of colonial exploration and its complex legacy. Giles's contributions extended beyond his written accounts; his fieldwork laid the groundwork for subsequent explorations and became integral to Australia's growth as a nation. Despite facing several obstacles, including limited resources and at times sheer survival crises, Ernest Giles's unwavering determination and his pioneering spirit are immortalized in his writings, which continue to be referenced by scholars and enthusiasts of Australian history and exploration.
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Book II continued: 9. From 12th March to 19th April, 1874. The Rebecca 10. From 20th April to 21st May, 1874. Gibson and I depart for the west 11. From 21st May to 20th July, 1874. Depart for civilisation Book III: 1. From 13th March to 1st April, 1875. Leave Fowler's Bay 2. From 2nd April to 6th May, 1875. Leave Wynbring Book IV: 1. From 6th May to 27th July, 1875. Fourth expedition 2. From 27th July to 6th October, 1875. Ooldabinna depot 3. From 6th to 18th October, 1875. Depart for Mount Churchman 4. From 18th October to 18th November, 1875. Depart from Ularring Book V: 1. From 18th November, 1875, to 10th April, 1876. Remarks on the last expedition 2. From 10th April to 7th May, 1876. The natives continue with us 3. From 7th May to 10th June, 1876. Depart for higher ground 4. From 11th June to 23rd August, 1876. Farther into the desert 5. From 23rd August to 20th September, 1876. Depart for the south Appendix Index.
Book II continued: 9. From 12th March to 19th April, 1874. The Rebecca 10. From 20th April to 21st May, 1874. Gibson and I depart for the west 11. From 21st May to 20th July, 1874. Depart for civilisation Book III: 1. From 13th March to 1st April, 1875. Leave Fowler's Bay 2. From 2nd April to 6th May, 1875. Leave Wynbring Book IV: 1. From 6th May to 27th July, 1875. Fourth expedition 2. From 27th July to 6th October, 1875. Ooldabinna depot 3. From 6th to 18th October, 1875. Depart for Mount Churchman 4. From 18th October to 18th November, 1875. Depart from Ularring Book V: 1. From 18th November, 1875, to 10th April, 1876. Remarks on the last expedition 2. From 10th April to 7th May, 1876. The natives continue with us 3. From 7th May to 10th June, 1876. Depart for higher ground 4. From 11th June to 23rd August, 1876. Farther into the desert 5. From 23rd August to 20th September, 1876. Depart for the south Appendix Index.
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