{"product_id":"expeditions-in-western-australia-1837-1839-volumes-1-2-george-grey-by-george-grey","title":"Expeditions in Western Australia 1837-1839 (Volumes 1 \u0026 2) George Grey by George Grey","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Georgia',serif;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;background:#004b23;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:4px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING IN AUSTRALIA • Express Post option additional at checkout\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:0 0 4px;color:#000;\"\u003eExpeditions in Western Australia 1837-1839 (Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2) George Grey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;color:#444;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBy George Grey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#004b23;margin:0;\"\u003eHardcover • Hesperian Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eExpeditions in Western Australia 1837-1839 (Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expeditions in Western Australia 1837-1839 (Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Grey, Hesperian Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e An illustrated two-volume hardcover set with dust jackets, presented as a 1984 facsimile edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis esteemed two-volume work chronicles the pioneering expeditions of Captain George Grey to Western Australia between 1837 and 1839. As a significant figure in colonial exploration and later a governor of South Australia, New Zealand, and the Cape Colony, Grey's early ventures into the largely uncharted territories of Western Australia offer invaluable insights into the continent's nascent European settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePublished by Hesperian Press, renowned for its commitment to preserving Australian historical narratives, this 1984 facsimile edition brings Grey's original accounts to a new generation of readers and scholars. It details the challenges, discoveries, and encounters faced by his party during these crucial exploratory journeys, contributing profoundly to the understanding of Australian history, exploration, and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin:14px 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Exploration Narratives:\u003c\/strong\u003e The volumes contain George Grey's direct observations and experiences from his perilous expeditions into Western Australia, offering a rare first-hand perspective on the landscape, its indigenous inhabitants, and the logistical difficulties of colonial-era exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeographical Discoveries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers will find accounts of new geographical discoveries, including coastal features, river systems, and inland territories, which were instrumental in shaping early maps and understanding of Western Australia's topography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous Encounters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey's journals detail his interactions with various Aboriginal communities, providing important ethnographic records and insights into the cultures and customs of the traditional custodians of the land during the early colonial period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Illustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e The set is illustrated, likely featuring maps, sketches, and engravings that accompanied Grey's original reportage, visually enhancing the narrative and bringing the expeditions to life for the reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis comprehensive two-volume set is an essential acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts of Australian history, particularly those interested in colonial exploration, ethnography, and the foundational narratives that shaped the nation. 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