Australia Twice Traversed The Romance of Exploration |
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| Author:
| Giles, Ernest |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-10748-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | AUD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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Ernest Powell Giles (1835-97) embarked on five expeditions attempting to discover an overland route between Adelaide and Perth. This detailed and dramatic account of his discoveries was published in 1889. Volume 2 deals with Powell's expeditions in 1874 and 1875, including his discovery of the Great Victoria Desert.
Ernest Powell Giles (1835-97) embarked on five expeditions attempting to discover an overland route between Adelaide and Perth. This detailed and dramatic account of his discoveries was published in 1889. Volume 2 deals with Powell's expeditions in 1874 and 1875, including his discovery of the Great Victoria Desert.