Australia Twice Traversed

Australia Twice Traversed is a travelogue written by Ernest Giles, an Australian explorer, describing his two expeditions across the Australian continent in 1872 and 1873. The book is a detailed account of his journey, including descriptions of the harsh terrain, encounters with indigenous people, and the challenges of surviving in the Australian outback.Giles' first expedition was from Adelaide to Perth, where he discovered the Gibson Desert and explored the Great Victoria Desert. His second journey started from the same point and took him through the unexplored regions of Western Australia, where he discovered several new water sources, including the now-famous Uluru (Ayers Rock).The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing his first expedition and the second part detailing his second journey. Giles writes in a vivid and engaging style, providing readers with a fascinating insight into the Australian outback and the challenges faced by explorers in the 19th century.Overall, Australia Twice Traversed is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in Australian history, exploration, and adventure.Australia Twice Traversed. The Romance Of Exploration, Being A Narrative Compiled From The Journals Of Five Exploring Expeditions Into And Through Central South Australia, And Western Australia, From 1872 To 1876.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.