The Central Australian Expedition 1844-1846 / The Journals of Charles Sturt: The Journals of Charles Sturt

In August 1844 a heavily-laden party led by Captain Charles Sturt set out from Adelaide to head into the unexplored vastness of central Australia. Amongst their equipment was a boat: as well as carrying out his mission of scientific investigation and mapping the topography, Sturt was convinced he would find the inland sea that was reputed to lie in the middle of the continent and so make his reputation. This is the first full publication of Sturt's original journals of the trip. They record the hardships of the journeying through the parched landscape, but also show how his efforts helped reveal the nature of much of the mysterious interior of Australia, and how, in a manner uncharacteristic of his times, he established respectful and co-operative relations with the Aborigines he encountered along the way. A Transcription Of The Journals Kept By Captain Charles Sturt During His Exploratory Expedition Into The Centre Of Australia From August 1844 Until January 1846. The Journals Presented Here Differ In Many Respects From Other Accountings Made By Sturt, As Well As Othe Members Of His Party ... The Manuscript Of Sturt's Journals Is Held In A Private Collection.--intro. The Journals Of Charles Sturt -- Folder 2, 10 August-30 September 1844 -- Folder 3, October-20 November 1844 -- Folder 4, 21 November-30 December 1844 -- Folder 5, 1 January-22 February 1845 -- Folder 6, 1 March-20 July 1845 -- Folder 7, 22 July-12 September 1845 -- Folder 8, 13 September-30 September 1845 -- Folder 9, 1 December 1845-12 January 1846 -- App. A. Governor Grey's Letter Of Instructions -- App. B. The Contents Of Folder 1 -- App. C. The Scourge Of Scurvy -- App. D. Letter To John Gould. Edited By Richard C. Davis. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 351-354) And Index.