The First Discovery Of Australia And New Guinea (1906)

The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea, written by George Collingridge and published in 1906, is a historical account of the early explorations and discoveries of the Australian continent and the nearby island of New Guinea. The book covers the period from the first recorded sighting of Australia by the Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon in 1606 to the arrival of the British explorer James Cook in 1770. Collingridge provides a detailed narrative of the voyages of various explorers, including the Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, and British, who made important contributions to the discovery and mapping of the Australian continent and its surrounding waters. He also discusses the interactions between these explorers and the indigenous peoples of Australia and New Guinea, and the impact of European contact on their cultures and societies.The book includes numerous illustrations and maps, as well as excerpts from the logs and journals of the explorers themselves. Collingridge's writing is engaging and informative, providing a fascinating glimpse into the early history of Australia and New Guinea and the brave men who explored these unknown lands. Overall, The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea is an important and valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early days of European colonization in the Pacific region.Being The Narrative Of Portuguese And Spanish Discoveries In The Australasian Regions, Between The Years 1492-1606, With Descriptions Of Their Old Charts.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.