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 is a comprehensive account of the exploration, discovery, and adventure in the northernmost part of Australia, particularly around the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. In this book, the author presents a detailed history of the exploration of the region, starting from the early 1600s when the Dutch first discovered the Cape York Peninsula. He then goes on to describe the various expeditions that followed, including those by British explorers such as James Cook, Matthew Flinders, and John Oxley, as well as the efforts of the indigenous people and other early settlers.The book provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by these explorers in their quest to map and chart the region, including the harsh climate, rugged terrain, and hostile indigenous tribes. It also highlights the many discoveries made by these explorers, including new species of flora and fauna, and the rich mineral deposits that were found in the area.Northmost Australia V1: Three Centuries Of Exploration, Discovery, And Adventure In And Around The Cape York Peninsula, Queensland (1921) is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Australia's northernmost region. The book is well-researched and written in an engaging style that will keep readers captivated from start to finish.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A Study Of The Narratives Of All Explorers By Sea And Land In The Light Of Modern Charting, Many Original Or Hitherto Unpublished Documents.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.