The Story of Burke and Wills: With Sketches and Essays

By Michael J. Watson

Book Overview

The Story of Burke and Wills is a historical book written by Michael Joseph Watson in 1911. The book narrates the tragic expedition of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills, two explorers who attempted to cross the Australian continent from south to north in the 1860s. The book features sketches and essays that provide a detailed account of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the explorers, their interactions with the indigenous people, and their ultimate demise due to starvation and dehydration. Watson's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in Australian history or exploration. Overall, The Story of Burke and Wills is a well-researched and insightful account of one of the most significant expeditions in Australian history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163899828
• ISBN13: 9781163899823
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"