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A VOYAGE TO TERRA AUSTRALIS 2 VOLUME SET
UNDERTAKEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE DISCOVERY OF THAT VAST COUNTRY, AND PROSECUTED IN THE YEARS 1801, 1802, AND 1803 |
| By: |
Matthew Flinders |
| Format: |
Multiple copy pack |
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| ISBN 10: |
1108018203 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781108018203 |
| Publisher: |
CAMBRIDGE LIBRARY COLLECTION |
| Pub. date: |
26 August, 2010 |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration |
| Pages: |
1136 |
| Description: |
The journals of Matthew Flinders (1774-1814) during the 1801 expedition that led to the first complete map of Australia. |
| Synopsis: |
In the early nineteenth century, Australia remained largely uncharted, and doubt prevailed as to its unity as a continent. The 1801 expedition led by English mariner and cartographer Matthew Flinders (1774-1814), was groundbreaking in this respect. Flinders' charting of the Australian coastline provided the first complete map outlining the continent, and his influence was decisive in changing its name from Terra Australis to Australia - a term 'more agreeable to the ear'. Structured around daily geographical and astronomical observations, Flinders' journals - published in 1814, the day before his death - are remarkable for their humanity and sense of humour. Started in 1801, they continue to include Flinders' imprisonment by the French in the island of Mauritius between 1803 and 1810. |
| Illustrations: |
9 b/w illus. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cambridge University Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |