Northmost Australia V1 - Robert Logan Jack - Bog

Northmost Australia V1: Three Centuries Of Exploration, Discovery, And Adventure In And Around The Cape York Peninsula, Queensland (1921) is a historical book written by Robert Logan Jack. The book provides a comprehensive account of the exploration, discovery, and adventure in and around the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, which is the northernmost part of Australia. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods of history, starting from the early explorers who arrived in the region in the 1600s, to the present-day explorers of the early 1900s. The author provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, fauna, and the indigenous people of the region. The book also includes accounts of the various expeditions that were undertaken to explore the region, including those led by James Cook, Matthew Flinders, and Ludwig Leichhardt. The author also discusses the challenges faced by these explorers, including the harsh climate, hostile terrain, and the resistance of the indigenous people. In addition to the explorers, the book also covers the experiences of the settlers, missionaries, and traders who arrived in the region in the 1800s. The author provides insights into the social, economic, and political conditions of the region during this period. Overall, Northmost Australia V1: Three Centuries Of Exploration, Discovery, And Adventure In And Around The Cape York Peninsula, Queensland (1921) is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed account of the history of the northernmost part of Australia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, exploration, and adventure.With A Study Of The Narratives Of All Explorers By Sea And Land In The Light Of Modern Charting, Many Original Or Hitherto Unpublished Documents. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.