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William John Wills
In 1860 the Australian interior was unmapped and unknown to European settlers. When the Victorian Exploring Expedition tasked Robert O'Hara Burke, William John Wills and a party of nineteen men with crossing the country from South to North, this was soon to change. Following their slow and arduous journey from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, John Van der Kiste gets to the heart of the expedition and the men involved. This book explores the way in which poor leadership skills, explosive characters and limited rations pushed the explorers to the limits of human capability. By 1861 the crossing had been declared a success, but only one man returned from the Gulf of Carpentaria. For the first time, William John Wills' short life is examined in its entirety. In doing so, Van der Kiste details the character and motivations behind the man whose meticulous diaries secured the Wills name for posterity. Now 150 years on, Wills' biography is a gripping tale of human endeavour.
The Diary of William John Wills
Website contains the electronic transcript of the diary of William John Wills written between 23 April and 28 June 1861.
Correspondence and Press Cuttings
Collection of letters, mainly by William John Wills to members of his family, 1839-1861. 28 Letters and one fragment, also press cutings relating to the Burke and Wills expedition 1862-1863.
The Expedition of Burke and Wills & the Search to Find Them (by Burke, Wills, King & Walker)
British explorers Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills set out in 1860 to explore the Australian outback -- they never returned, but their journals tell their story. One year later, a search party led by Frederick Walker left to find them. Though unsuccessful, they discovered what had happened to the intrepid explorers.
A Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia
In this classic work of exploration literature, William John Wills recounts his harrowing journey through the Australian outback in the mid-19th century. Facing extreme weather conditions, hostile wildlife, and the constant threat of starvation, Wills and his companions persevered, ultimately achieving their goal of crossing the continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. A thrilling and inspiring tale of human achievement in the face of incredible adversity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
