John Lort Stokes

Discoveries in Australia (eBook, ePUB)

With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

John Lort Stokes, a British naval officer and explorer, penned a fascinating account titled 'Discoveries in Australia' detailing his expedition of the Australian coastline in the mid-19th century. Stokes' book is written in a clear and concise manner, providing readers with a firsthand look at the geography, wildlife, and interactions with indigenous populations during his voyages. His descriptions of the natural landscape and encounters with new species showcase a keen eye for detail and a sense of wonder at the unknown. 'Discoveries in Australia' serves as both a historical document and a literary work, offering insight into the exploration of a new and exotic land. Recommended for those interested in Australian history, exploration, and the natural world, Stokes' narrative is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the early exploration of Australia.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Musaicum Books
• Seitenzahl: 644
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338116758
• Artikelnr.: 63285357

Autorenporträt

John Lort Stokes (1811-1885) was an officer in the Royal Navy who travelled on HMS Beagle for close to eighteen years. From 1831 to 1836 Stokes served under FitzRoy as assistant surveyor for the second voyage of Beagle, and shared his cabin with Charles Darwin who was on board in a private capacity as a self-funded naturalist.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Plymouth to Bahia
3. From the Cape to Swan River
4. From Swan River to Roebuck Bay
5. From Roebuck Bay to Skeleton Point
6. Point Cunningham to Fitz-Roy River
7. The Fitz-Roy River to Port George the Fourth, and return to Swan River
8. Swan River to Sydney
9. Bass Strait
10. Sydney to Port Essington
11. Port Essington
12. Leave Port Essington
Appendix.