Journal of Expedition in search of Burke and Wills (eBook)

Enriched edition. In Pursuit of Lost Explorers: A Journey through the Australian Outback

Frederick Walker (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
22 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633809290-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Journal of Expedition in Search of Burke and Wills," Frederick Walker provides a meticulously detailed account of the ambitious expedition initiated to locate the ill-fated explorers, Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills, who vanished during their historic trek across Australia. The narrative is rich with evocative prose, illustrating the harsh landscapes and emotional turmoils faced by the expedition members. Walker's literary style combines a vivid descriptive approach with reflective commentary, situating the journal within the wider context of 19th-century exploration literature, where themes of heroism, survival, and the unforgiving nature of the Australian outback take center stage. Frederick Walker was not only a participant in the expedition but also an astute observer of human resilience in the face of adversity. His background as a pastoralist and familiarity with the Australian environment likely informed his ability to artfully convey the challenges of navigating both the physical landscape and interpersonal dynamics within the group. Walker's personal experiences imbue the narrative with authenticity, revealing the emotional stakes attached to the search for his fellow explorers. This journal is an essential read for history aficionados and literary scholars alike, as it offers an unparalleled glimpse into an era marked by courage and unfortunate misadventure. It serves not simply as an adventure tale, but also as a poignant reflection on the limits of exploration and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to chart the unknown.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.11.2021
• Einführung: Fiona Dixon
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Fiona Dixon
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th-century expedition • Australian exploration • Australian exploration account • Australian history • Burke and Wills search • Bush exploration • captivating historical travel • Classic • detailed mapping illustrations • explorer Frederick Walker • Frederick Walker. • frontier exploration • Historical • historical adventure • historical travel journal • Journal memoir • lost explorers • navigation and surveying • outback survival • outback survival narrative • resilience in exploration • Victorian era expedition • Wilderness challenges