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Journey Across the Western Interior of Australia
Journey Across the Western Interior of Australia by Peter Warburton. Originally published in 1873
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 23, 2013
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February 10, 2015
Eyeopening
Commenting on this book is difficult because it depends on how broad a view one takes. From a reading standpoint, it is somewhat tiresome because it consists of diary entries. In addition, the lack of maps was a serious shortcoming as it left a reader with little knowledge of Australian geography with insufficient anchorage.
From a broader perspective it was of great interest. First, it seems surprising that Australia was not crossed on land until 1873. The climate and terrain are known to be inhospitable, but the hardships endured on this expedition were beyond my imagination. And to think that the leader of this expedition was 60 when it started.
Commenting on this book is difficult because it depends on how broad a view one takes. From a reading standpoint, it is somewhat tiresome because it consists of diary entries. In addition, the lack of maps was a serious shortcoming as it left a reader with little knowledge of Australian geography with insufficient anchorage.
From a broader perspective it was of great interest. First, it seems surprising that Australia was not crossed on land until 1873. The climate and terrain are known to be inhospitable, but the hardships endured on this expedition were beyond my imagination. And to think that the leader of this expedition was 60 when it started.
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