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DISCOVERY OF AUSTRALIA - A Critical, Documentary and Historic Investigation Concerning the Priority of Discovery in Australasia by Europeans before the arrival of Lieut. James Cook, in the Endeavour, in the year 1770. Golden Press. Sydney. 1983. Facsimile edition of the 1895 original. XV, 376 PP with around 100 b/w illustrations (head pirces, tail pieces, drawings, portraits, maps ...), plus 13 plates with maps (5 on double page and 8 on full page). Hard cover, dj. 32 x 25.5.

Synopsis

Title: Discovery of Australia
Author/Publisher: George Collingridge (Golden Press, Sydney)
Publication Year: 1983
Format: xv, 376 pages, lavishly illustrated, hardcover with dust jacket

George Collingridge's seminal work, 'Discovery of Australia', is presented here in a faithful 1983 facsimile edition of the influential 1895 original. This monumental non-fiction volume delves deep into the foundational narratives of Australian history.

Collingridge undertakes a critical, documentary, and historic investigation into the priority of European discoveries in Australasia. His research meticulously examines evidence concerning European presence and exploration in the region *before* the pivotal arrival of Lieutenant James Cook in the Endeavour in 1770, challenging and enriching conventional understandings of the continent's early encounters.

• Unearthing Early Explorers: This volume provides a detailed examination of various claims and historical accounts regarding European contact with Australasia prior to Cook's voyage. Collingridge scrutinises voyages and maps to reconstruct the complex tapestry of early exploration.
• A Critical Documentary Review: Readers will find a rigorous analysis of historical documents and evidence, presenting a scholarly perspective on the often-debated question of who first charted or sighted parts of the Australian continent. The author's approach is both critical and comprehensive.
• Lavishly Illustrated Content: Enhancing the historical narrative, the book is richly illustrated throughout with approximately 100 black and white images. These include headpieces, tailpieces, drawings, portraits, and significant historical maps, which visually complement the detailed research.

As a cornerstone of Australian historical scholarship, this facsimile edition makes Collingridge's authoritative research accessible to a new generation of readers and collectors. It remains an essential work for anyone interested in the earliest European engagements with the Antipodes, making it a distinguished addition to any serious historical collection.

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This item has been professionally inspected and is in Very Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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