Dig: The Burke & Wills Saga
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Frank Clune's Dig: The Burke & Wills Saga chronicles the ill-fated 1860-61 Victorian Exploring Expedition, a pivotal and tragic chapter in Australian history. This gripping account details the ambitious journey of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills as they attempted the first south-to-north crossing of the continent. Clune vividly reconstructs the challenges faced by the explorers, from the harsh desert landscapes to the critical errors in judgment that ultimately sealed their fate. The narrative presents a compelling study of human endurance, ambition, and the unforgiving Australian wilderness. It illustrates the profound impact of this expedition on the colonial understanding of the continent and its indigenous inhabitants.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mior foxing to pages.
Frank Clune's Dig: The Burke & Wills Saga chronicles the ill-fated 1860-61 Victorian Exploring Expedition, a pivotal and tragic chapter in Australian history. This gripping account details the ambitious journey of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills as they attempted the first south-to-north crossing of the continent. Clune vividly reconstructs the challenges faced by the explorers, from the harsh desert landscapes to the critical errors in judgment that ultimately sealed their fate. The narrative presents a compelling study of human endurance, ambition, and the unforgiving Australian wilderness. It illustrates the profound impact of this expedition on the colonial understanding of the continent and its indigenous inhabitants.
