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Embark on an unforgettable adventure with **Following Burke and Wills Across Australia**. This extraordinary guide allows you to trace the iconic footsteps of explorers Burke and Wills, who journeyed across Australia in the 1860s. Written by historian Dave Phoenix, this beautifully crafted book is perfect for history enthusiasts and road trip lovers alike. Delve into the captivating narrative of one of history's legendary transcontinental expeditions as you traverse the Australian outback on a meticulously mapped route that closely follows the explorers' original track.
This guidebook is more than just a map; it is intertwined with the explorers' own accounts and experiences, allowing you to connect with their journey in a profound way. Each chapter offers fascinating insights into the landscapes, markers, and memorials that have emerged over the past 150 years, enabling you to stand where Burke and Wills once stood. Whether you are planning a thorough exploration of their journey or just interested in a portion of their route, this book is an indispensable companion.
Explore breathtaking vistas and understand the enduring legacy of the Burke and Wills Expedition in Australian history, making it a must-have for any adventurer or traveler. Following Burke and Wills Across Australia is not only a guide but also a time machine, transporting you to a pivotal moment in exploration history. Get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime, while learning about a journey that has become legendary in its own right.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781486301584. Year: 2015. Publisher: CSIRO.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486301584
Year: 2015
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Every Australian has heard of Burke and Wills but few have travelled in their footsteps. In 2008, historian Dave Phoenix decided to walk across Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, following the track taken by the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition. Now you can follow them too. Following Burke and Wills Across Australia guides you on a road trip that follows one of history's great transcontinental journeys, sharing the explorers' experiences on the way. Maps lay out a route that takes you as close as possible to the Expedition's track. As you travel the outback roads, you can learn all the details of the day to day journey of the Expedition from the explorers' own words, and compare what you see with their descriptions of the country in 1860-61. Each chapter provides information about what to see now: the location and descriptions of the markers and memorials placed along the route over the 150 years since the Expedition, and places where you can stand where the explorers stood and look out over prospects they drew and described.The book is a perfect companion for those wanting to see outback Australia, and at the same time understand a journey that has attained mythic status in the history of Australian exploration. Even if you want to follow only part of the track, this is the book for you.
This guidebook is more than just a map; it is intertwined with the explorers' own accounts and experiences, allowing you to connect with their journey in a profound way. Each chapter offers fascinating insights into the landscapes, markers, and memorials that have emerged over the past 150 years, enabling you to stand where Burke and Wills once stood. Whether you are planning a thorough exploration of their journey or just interested in a portion of their route, this book is an indispensable companion.
Explore breathtaking vistas and understand the enduring legacy of the Burke and Wills Expedition in Australian history, making it a must-have for any adventurer or traveler. Following Burke and Wills Across Australia is not only a guide but also a time machine, transporting you to a pivotal moment in exploration history. Get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime, while learning about a journey that has become legendary in its own right.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781486301584. Year: 2015. Publisher: CSIRO.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486301584
Year: 2015
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Every Australian has heard of Burke and Wills but few have travelled in their footsteps. In 2008, historian Dave Phoenix decided to walk across Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, following the track taken by the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition. Now you can follow them too. Following Burke and Wills Across Australia guides you on a road trip that follows one of history's great transcontinental journeys, sharing the explorers' experiences on the way. Maps lay out a route that takes you as close as possible to the Expedition's track. As you travel the outback roads, you can learn all the details of the day to day journey of the Expedition from the explorers' own words, and compare what you see with their descriptions of the country in 1860-61. Each chapter provides information about what to see now: the location and descriptions of the markers and memorials placed along the route over the 150 years since the Expedition, and places where you can stand where the explorers stood and look out over prospects they drew and described.The book is a perfect companion for those wanting to see outback Australia, and at the same time understand a journey that has attained mythic status in the history of Australian exploration. Even if you want to follow only part of the track, this is the book for you.