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AUSTRALIA'S LAST EXPLORER:
Ernest Giles.
H/C + Damaged D/W (Geoffrey Dutton)
1st Edition, 1970. 175pp.
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19.50
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BEYOND LEICHHARDT.
S/C (Glen McLaren) Reprint,
2000. 316pp. Bushcraft
and the exploration of Australia.
Ex lib.
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18.00
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BILL PEACH: THE EXPLORERS.
H/C + D/W (B. Peach) 1984. 160pp. This book covers all the Australian explorers. From the ABC
Television series. |
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BURKE & WILLS.
S/C (P. Oliver) 1985. 264pp. This book is a dramatization of people and events surrounding this important time in Australia's
history, as suggested by the screenplay for the Hoyts Edgley Productions film 'Burke
& Wills'. |
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CAPTAIN COOK. H/C +
D/W (A. MacLean) 1972. 192pp. The author has presented a graphic and lively account of this great explorer, and
describes in exciting detail his three amazing voyages and the adventures that befell him. |
22.50 |
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CAPTAIN COOK & the Voyage of the Endeavour 1768 - 1771.
S/C (Capt. F. Knight) 1968. 174pp. The author has extracted the facts from
Cook's own journal and has modernised the spelling and modified some
18th century constructions and punctuation as well as providing a glossary for the
technical words associated with sailing ships of the period. |
10.50 |
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CAPTAIN COOK'S FIRST VOYAGE.
S/C A facsimile of his first published account of landing in the Endeavour River which commenced
in 1768 and finished in 1771. |
7.50 |
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CAPTAIN SCOTT: And the Antarctic Tragedy.
H/C + D/W (P. Brent) 1974. 223pp. This is the story of the tragic and heroic death in
1912 of Robert Falcon Scott in the wastes of the Antarctic has ever since captured
people's imagination. This book also describes the events surrounding the Antarctic
exploration as well as the complex character of this remarkable man. Ex lib. |
13.50 |
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COLONIAL AUSTRALIA BEFORE 1850.
S/C (B. Fletcher) Reprint, 1989. 212pp. This book was especially written for senior school and
undergraduate students and concentrates on economic, political and social
developments. |
7.00 |
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DIG. H/C (F. Clune)
6th Impression, October 1943. 278pp. This is stated to be Frank Clune's complete story of the Burke & Wills expedition
of 1860 -1861 and Relief Expeditions of 1861 - 1862. |
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DIG: THE BURKE & WILLS SAGA .
H/C (F. Clune) 1986 / Australia's Great Books Edition. 182pp. Near mint condition. |
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DOCTOR HUNGER & CAPTAIN THIRST: Stories of Australian
Explorers. H/C +
D/W (M. Hooper) 1st edition, 1982. 144pp. Using the journals and contemporary reports of many Australian inland explorers,
the author has written an absorbing account of the expeditions more than a century
ago. |
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ERNEST GILES EXPLORER.
S/C (T.S. Hughes) 1988. 145pp. A history of Giles and his life and explorations. |
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EXPLORATION OF NEW ZEALAND.
H/C (W.G. McClymont)
2nd Edition, 1959. 125pp. Ex lib.
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15.00
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GREAT AUSTRALIAN EXPLORERS.
H/C + D/W (M. McEwan) Revised Edition, Bay Books, 1979. 459pp. This is a gripping account of the
discovery and exploration of Australia. It tells the tales of the courage and endurance
of those explorers, whose names are now household words in Australia. Richly
illustrated with maps and photos.
New copies of this book are also available.
Price: $32.95 |
19.95 |
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HISTORY OF EXPLORATION: Royal Geographical Society.
H/C + D/W (Editor: J. Keay) 1991. 320pp. This covers the early
exploration of all the countries which include: Asia, Africa, North, Central & South
America, The Pacific including Australia & New Zealand, Arctic, Antarctic. Also
covers Oceanography & Exploration today. |
19.95 |
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IN LEICHHARDT'S FOOTSTEPS.
S/C (B. Simpson) Reprint 1998. 182pp. More stories from The Packhorse Drover.
Ex lib.
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9.50
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JOURNAL OF A VOYAGE TO NEW SOUTH WALES.
H/C + D/W (J. White) 1962. 282pp. A facsimile (in part) of the 1790 edition.
Contains 65 Plates of Non- descript animals, birds, lizards, serpents, curious cones
of trees and other natural productions. Ex lib. Special. |
17.50 |
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KENNEDY: THE BARCOO AND BEYOND - 1847.
H/C (E. Beale) 1983. 292pp. This is a story of Kennedy and his expeditions within
Queensland. This copy is No. 196 of 750 printed copies. Signed by author. Ex lib. Special. |
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KENNEDY OF CAPE YORK.
H/C + D/W (E. Beale) 1st Edition, 1970. 281pp. This book covers the journeys travels in western New South
Wales and Queensland between 1840 -1848. |
25.00 |
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KENNEDY OF CAPE YORK.
H/C + D/W (E. Beale) 1st Edition, 1970. 281pp. As above but an ex
lib. copy.
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20.00
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KENNEDY OF CAPE YORK.
S/C (E. Beale) 1977 / Seal Paperback . 281pp. This is the same as above except as a paperback edition. |
12.95 |
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LEICHHARDT: THE DAUNTLESS EXPLORER.
H/C (C. Roderick) 1988. 526pp. This book is divided into two parts. Part 1 is the early
life of Leichhhardt and his visions. Part 2 describes his exploration and journeys in
Australia. Ex lib. |
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LOST PARADISE. H/C
+ D/W (I. Cameron) 1st Edition, 1987. 248pp. The author describes the physical creation of the Pacific, and
suggests how the ocean's multitude of islands may have been first populated by those true
discoverers of the ocean, the Polynesians. It brings vividly to life the epic voyages of
the Spanish, Dutch, British, French, Russian and American explorers. Also recounts
the excesses of the exploiters. |
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SIR JOSEPH BANKS.
H/C + D/W (H.C. Cameron) Reprint, 1966. 341pp. The life story of this famous botanist and his travels and his time
at the Royal Society. Pages 5 & 6 have been miss-bound and placed at the front of the
book instead of between pages 4 and 7. Ex lib. copy in very good condition. |
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SIR JOSEPH BANKS: 18th Century Explorer - Botanist and
Entrepreneur H/C + D/W (C. Lyte) 1st Edition, 1980. 248pp. This is the
story of Banks who joined Captain Cook on the Endeavour
at his own expense together with a party of artists and naturalists, and sailed around the world. He also
travelled widely in Great Britain and Iceland. As a close friend of George III, he assisted the
King in many of his scientific enterprises, and played a leading part in colonizing
Australia. |
30.00 |
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STORIES OF AUSTRALIAN EXPLORATION.
H/C (C.R. Long) Circa 1913. 197pp. This early, but collectable school book, covers the
explorations of Australia. |
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STURT OF THE MURRAY.
S/C (M. Langley) 1971 / Seal Paperback. 272pp. A storyof Sturt's early life and his explorations within
Australia including the Murray River. |
5.50 |
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SUCH WAS LIFE. H/C
+ Chipped D/W (Compiled by: R. Ward & J. Robertson) 2nd Impression 1970. 337pp. This book contains select
documents in Australian Social History 1788 to 1850. |
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THE CAPTAIN COOK MYTH.
S/C (J. Robertson) 1981. 164pp.
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THE CONCISE OXFORD DICTIONARY OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY. H/C + D/W (J. Bassett) 1986. 276pp. Shop-soiled new copy.
Special. |
15.00 |
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THE DUTCHMAN BOLD: ABEL TASMAN.
H/C + D/W (G. Finkel) 1st Edition, 1975. 152pp. This book covers the voyage of Tasman during
the years from 1642 to 1644. Ex lib copy in very good condition. |
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THE EXPLORERS: Of the Moreton Bay District 1770 - 1830.
S/C (J.G. Steele) Reprint, 1983. 386pp. This is an historical
account of the explorers of the Moreton Bay District within a radius of 70 miles of
Brisbane. These include: Cook, Flinders, Oxley, Cunningham, Lockyer, Logan and others. |
45.00 |
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THE EXPLORERS: Of the Moreton Bay District 1770 - 1830.
S/C (J.G. Steele) Reprint, 1983. 386pp. This is an historical
account of the explorers of the Moreton Bay District within a radius of 70 miles of
Brisbane. These include: Cook, Flinders, Oxley, Cunningham, Lockyer, Logan and others.
Cover creased. Special. |
32.50 |
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THE EXPLORERS OF THE PACIFIC.
H/C + D/W (G. Badger) 1988. 248pp.This is a story of hazard and adventure as the explorers
found their way around the Pacific Ocean. (New) |
32.95 |
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THE HISTORY OF TASMANIA.
H/C + D/W (J. West) 1981 / A&R Classics. 699pp. This is a facsimile of the 1st Edition printed in
1852 and reissued in 1971 which was edited and annotated by Prof. A.G.L. Shaw. This book
remains incomparably the best history of the early development of Van Dieman's
Land. |
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THE OXFORD ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY.
H/C + D/W (J. Bassett) 1st Edition, 1993. 304pp. This book
contains entries on people, institutions, places, ideas, movements, events, artefacts
and documents generally onsidered to be of significance in Australian history.
Brand new ex library copy. |
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THE VOYAGE OF THE ENDEAVOUR.
S/C (G.A. Wood) Reprint 1933. Aust. Pocket Book Library. 116pp. A little stained. Special. |
3.95 |
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THE VOYAGE OF THE INVESTIGATOR.
S/C (K.A. Austin) Reprint, 1974 / Seal 223pp. This is the story of Commander Matthew Flinders,
R.N. 1801 - 1803. |
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THE VOYAGES OF MATTHEW FLINDERS.
H/C + D/W (M. Colwell) 1st Edition, 1970. 151pp. A large formatted publication detailing
Flinders' voyages with numerous sketches and photographs. |
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TWO EXPEDITIONS INTO THE INTERIOR OF SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA.
(2 Volumes) H/C + D/W (Charles Sturt) Facsimile Edition,
1982. Vol. 1: 219pp.Vol. 2: 271pp. This is a facsimile of the early 1833
edition which describes the expeditions during the years 1828 to 1831. Immaculate
condition. |
125.00 |
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WATERLESS HORIZONS.
H/C + damaged D/W (Malcolm Uren &
Robert Stephens) 4th Edition, 1944. 4th Ed., 1944. 255pp. The dramatic life story of Edward John Eyre -
Overland Explorer. This is the first full-length study of the
extraordinary life-story of Edward John Eyre - Explorer,
Overlander and Pastoralist. |
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WE DISCOVERED AN ISLAND.
S/C (S. Yarrow) 1980. 180pp. This book is the story of Australia's discovery and maritime exploration
from the early, accidental encounters to the hydrographical surveys of the Royal
Australian Navy. Also included is a list of some 1500 coastal features showing how they
received its name. |
16.95 |
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WILLIAM CHARLES WENTWORTH.
H/C damaged spine. (A.C.V. Melbourne) 1972 / Great Australian Lives. 114pp. This book is an
expansion of the John Murtagh Lectures for 1932. |
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WILLIAM CHARLES WENTWORTH OF VAUCLUSE HOUSE.
S/C (K.R. Cramp) 4th Edition, 1934. 38pp. The story of this
famous explorer and his parliamentary activities as well as early information on
this famous landmark. |
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