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Where Is Here? 350 Years of Exploring Australia

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Australia is a vast and ancient land, with a rich and complex history. The first people to arrive in Australia were Aboriginal Australians, who came from Southeast Asia around 40,000 years ago. Over time, Aboriginal Australians developed unique cultures and languages, and they adapted to the diverse environments of the continent.

Where is Here?: 350 Years Of Exploring Australia

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The first Europeans to arrive in Australia were the Dutch, who landed on the west coast in 1606. They were followed by the British, who established a colony at Sydney Cove in 1788. Over the next century, Europeans explored the coastline of Australia and established settlements along the coast. By the early 19th century, Europeans had begun to explore the interior of the continent. This was a dangerous and difficult task, and many explorers died in the attempt.

In 1860, the Burke and Wills expedition set out to cross the continent from south to north. The expedition was a disaster, and both Burke and Wills died along the way. However, the expedition did provide valuable information about the interior of the continent, and it helped to open up the way for further exploration.

In the late 19th century, a number of explorers, including Ernest Giles, Peter Warburton, and John Forrest, crossed the continent from west to east. These expeditions helped to fill in the gaps in our knowledge of the interior of Australia, and they also helped to open up the way for settlement.

In the 20th century, exploration of Australia continued, with a focus on aerial photography and remote sensing. Today, we have a much better understanding of the geography of Australia than ever before. However, there are still many areas of the continent that are unexplored, and there is still much to learn about the history of Australian exploration.

Where Is Here? 350 Years of Exploring Australia

Where Is Here? 350 Years of Exploring Australia is a fascinating and comprehensive history of Australian exploration, from the first Aboriginal peoples to the present day. With over 300 illustrations, this book tells the stories of the explorers who discovered and mapped Australia, and the Aboriginal people who guided them.

Where Is Here? is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Aboriginal Australians," tells the story of the first people to arrive in Australia, and how they adapted to the continent's diverse environments. The second part, "The European Explorers," tells the story of the Europeans who explored the coastline of Australia and established settlements along the coast. The third part, "The Interior Explorers," tells the story of the explorers who crossed the continent from west to east, and from south to north.

Where Is Here? is a beautifully illustrated book, with over 300 images, including maps, paintings, and photographs. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography and index.

Where Is Here? is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Australian exploration. It is a fascinating and comprehensive account of one of the most important chapters in Australian history.

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