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Journey Across The Western Interior Of Australia by Peter Egerton Warburton Pape
By P.E. Warburton
1981 • Paperback • Hesperian Press
Description
Title: Journey Across The Western Interior Of Australia
Author/Publisher: P.E. Warburton, Hesperian Press
Publication Year: 1981
Format: 307-page Illustrated Paperback
Journey Across The Western Interior Of Australia. With An Introduction And Additions, By Charles H. Eden. Edited By H.w. Bates.
by Colonel Peter Egerton Warburton.
Synopsis
This 1981 facsimile edition brings to light a pivotal work in Australian exploration: P.E. Warburton's 'Journey Across The Western Interior Of Australia'. A testament to courage and endurance, this non-fiction adventure recounts a significant expedition through one of the continent's most formidable landscapes.
Targeted at adult readers, the book delves into the rigorous challenges faced by Warburton and his party. It offers a detailed account of their explorations, contributing valuable insights to the fields of geography and geosciences, making it a foundational text for understanding the history of Australia's interior.
- An Epic of Exploration: The core of the book is Warburton's first-hand narrative of his arduous journey across the largely uncharted western interior of Australia, a feat of resilience and pioneering spirit in the face of extreme conditions.
- Contextualised Edition: This edition benefits from an introduction and additions by Charles H. Eden, meticulously edited by H.W. Bates, providing crucial historical and geographical context to Warburton's original account.
- Geographical and Visual Record: Beyond the adventurous narrative, the work serves as an important record of the region's geography. It is enhanced with illustrations, likely including maps or sketches, that visually document the expedition's findings and route.
As a facsimile reprint of a vintage work, this book is an essential acquisition for collectors of Australiana, historical exploration narratives, and those with a keen interest in the early geographical documentation of the Australian continent.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| ISBN | 9780859050319 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Hesperian Press |
| Year | 1981 |
| Pages | 307 |
| Type | Textbook |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Topic | Exploration |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | Facsimile Edition |
| Subject | Geography & Geosciences |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | Journey Across The Western Interior Of Australia. With An Intr… |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Publication Name | Journey Across the Western Interior of Australia |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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