THE FINEST GOLDFIELDS IN THE WORLD : THE AUSTIN EXPEDITION TO THE MURCHISON IN 1854
Author(s): Robert Austin
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In 1854 Robert Austin led an expedition east and then north to the Murchison River. Disasters from a gun accident, poison plants, and thirst assailed them. After many tribulations they reached the Geraldine Mine on the Lower Murchison over two months later. Their exploration inspired others to prospect the desert for both grass and gold, culminating in the opening of the area in the 1880s, and the finding of rich goldfields. More than 150 years after his difficult and perilous journey Austin is now placed among the premier explorers of the Australian outback.
Hesperian Press, 2009. First edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine d/w. This copy is as brand new.
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- : Hesperian Press
- : Hesperian Press
- : January 2009
- : 25.00 cmmm
- : books
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- : 204
- : en
- : Hardback
- : Robert Austin