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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.
Burke and Wills
Reveals for the first time the true extent and limits of the scientific achievements of the Burke and Wills Expedition.
Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia
In 'Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia' by William John Wills, readers are taken on a journey through the uncharted territories of Australia. Wills' detailed accounts of exploration and survival shed light on the harsh conditions and challenges faced by early explorers. Written in a straightforward and factual style, the book provides a valuable insight into the geographical and ethnographic landscape of Australia in the 19th century. Wills' narrative is both informative and engaging, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. The book's significance lies in its contribution to the understanding of Australia's colonial past and the pioneering spirit of explorers who braved the unknown. Wills' meticulous observations and dedication to exploration make this book a valuable historical document for future generations. 'Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Australian exploration and the resilience of early settlers.
William John Wills
Clements presents the story of Wu Zetian, the only reigning empress in Chinese history, who schemed, poisoned and strangled her way to become a living god. The story includes rivalry within the Tang dynasty, power and power abuse, and replacement of aristocratic military by a government run by scholars.
The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills
The Aboriginal Story of Burke and Wills is the first major study of Aboriginal associations with the Burke and Wills expedition of 1860–61. A main theme of the book is the contrast between the skills, perceptions and knowledge of the Indigenous people and those of the new arrivals, and the extent to which this affected the outcome of the expedition. The book offers a reinterpretation of the literature surrounding Burke and Wills, using official correspondence, expedition journals and diaries, visual art, and archaeological and linguistic research – and then complements this with references to Aboriginal oral histories and social memory. It highlights the interaction of expedition members...
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.
Starvation in a Land of Plenty
When Robert O’Hara Burke and William John Wills set out on their fateful journey with the Victorian Exploring Expedition, Wills brought with him a diary in which to record his experiences. His entries would go on to help historians understand the circumstances that led to the tragic end of the expedition. Today, the diary is held by the National Library of Australia and forms the foundation of Starvation in a Land of Plenty. Between 23 April and 28 June 1861, Wills documented the torments and disappointments that led to his and Burke’s destruction. Surprising to many, though, Wills was not the second-in-command but, rather, the party’s ‘surveyor, astronomical and meteorological observer’. His resulting misfortune and the words he left behind have transformed the young English surveyor into both an Australian martyr and hero. Combined with images from the Library’s collection, this poignant and telling publication draws on Wills’ at times matter-of-fact account of his fatal weeks, revealing him to have been a man of great dignity and bravery.
Following Burke and Wills Across Australia
Every Australian has heard of Burke and Wills but few have travelled in their footsteps. In 2008, historian Dave Phoenix decided to walk across Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, following the track taken by the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition. Now you can follow them too. Following Burke and Wills Across Australia guides you on a road trip that follows one of history’s great transcontinental journeys, sharing the explorers’ experiences on the way. Maps lay out a route that takes you as close as possible to the Expedition’s track. As you travel the outback roads, you can learn all the details of the day to day journey of the Expedition from the explorers’ own w...
