The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia (Volume 27) (The A to Z Guide Series, 27)

This engaging reference examines the history of, the search for, and the discovery of Australia, taking full account of the evidence for and the speculation surrounding possible earlier contacts by the Ancient Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese seamen. Day brings the expeditions to life, expressing the desires that drove great sea captains deeper into turbulent waters searching for caches of spice, silks, and precious metals. Covers a wide variety of topics, including \_ Seamen from eight nations \_ The recovery of storm wrecked ships \_ Diplomatic treaties \_ Priority of discovery disputes \_ Military and civil explorers and surveyors \_ Topographical features \_ Geographical terms and places \_ Rivers and river system Contents......Page 10 Series Editor’s Foreword......Page 12 Preface......Page 14 Acronyms and Abbreviations......Page 16 Maps......Page 18 Chronology......Page 20 Introduction......Page 34 The Dictionary......Page 50 Bibliography......Page 286 Appendixes to the Bibliography......Page 366 About the Author......Page 370 All aspects of the discovery of Australia are revealed in this reference work. It is especially useful for its comprehensive gallery of the exploits and achievements of the key figures in Australian Exploration.