Australia Twice Traversed - Paperback

Australia Twice Traversed is a book written by Ernest Giles, detailing his two exploratory journeys across the Australian continent in the late 1800s. The book is divided into two parts, each chronicling one of Giles' expeditions. The first journey, undertaken in 1872, saw Giles and his team travel from Adelaide to the west coast of Australia, covering over 3,000 miles of rugged terrain and encountering various challenges along the way. The second journey, completed in 1873, took Giles and his team from the west coast of Australia to the northern territory, covering a distance of over 1,500 miles. Throughout the book, Giles provides vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape, as well as insights into the indigenous peoples and wildlife encountered during his expeditions. The book is considered a classic of Australian exploration literature and offers a fascinating glimpse into the country's history and natural beauty.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.