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A Short History of Australia

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The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic,
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A Short History of Australia (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. European Discovery, Colonial Expansion, Responsible Government, and Federation in the Making of a Commonwealth

by Ernest Scott, Keira Dovewick ...

Ernest Scott's A Short History of Australia is a compact yet ambitious survey of the continent's recorded past, moving from European discovery and maritime exploration through settlement, colonial expansion, responsible government, and Federation. Written in a lucid, orderly prose characteristic of early twentieth-century national histories, it privileges political development, imperial connection ... Read more

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Ernest Scott's A Short History of Australia is a compact yet ambitious survey of the continent's recorded past, moving from European discovery and maritime exploration through settlement, colonial expansion, responsible government, and Federation. Written in a lucid, orderly prose characteristic of early twentieth-century national histories, it privileges political development, imperial connection
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Life of Laperouse

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FAMILY, YOUTH and INFLUENCES Jean-Francois Galaup, Comte De Laperouse, was born at Albi, on August 23, 1741. His birthplace is the chief town in the Department of Tarn, lying at the centre of the fruitful province of Languedoc, in the south of France. It boasts a fine old Gothic cathedral, enriched with much noble carving and brilliant fresco painting; and its history gives it some importance in ... Read more

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FAMILY, YOUTH and INFLUENCES Jean-Francois Galaup, Comte De Laperouse, was born at Albi, on August 23, 1741. His birthplace is the chief town in the Department of Tarn, lying at the centre of the fruitful province of Languedoc, in the south of France. It boasts a fine old Gothic cathedral, enriched with much noble carving and brilliant fresco painting; and its history gives it some importance in
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The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders

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The subject of this book died one hundred years ago. Within his forty years of life, he discovered a very large area of what is now an important region of the earth; he participated in stirring events which are memorable in modern history; he applied a vigorous and original mind to the advancement of knowledge, with useful results; and he was the victim of circumstances which, however stated, were ... Read more

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The subject of this book died one hundred years ago. Within his forty years of life, he discovered a very large area of what is now an important region of the earth; he participated in stirring events which are memorable in modern history; he applied a vigorous and original mind to the advancement of knowledge, with useful results; and he was the victim of circumstances which, however stated, were
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Terre Napoleon: A History Of French Explorations And Projects In Australia

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Terre Napoleon: A history of French explorations and projects in Australia examines a contested chapter of maritime exploration and imperial ambition. The work investigates voyages undertaken with the goal of mapping unfamiliar coastlines while questioning long held assumptions about colonial intent. Emphasis is placed on reassessing political motives, scientific priorities, and the interpretation ... Read more

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Terre Napoleon: A history of French explorations and projects in Australia examines a contested chapter of maritime exploration and imperial ambition. The work investigates voyages undertaken with the goal of mapping unfamiliar coastlines while questioning long held assumptions about colonial intent. Emphasis is placed on reassessing political motives, scientific priorities, and the interpretation
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The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders, R.N.

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This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTS (abridged list)CHAPTER 1. BIRTH AND ORIGINS.CHAPTER 2. AT SCHOOL AND AT SEA.CHAPTER 3. A VOYAGE UNDER BLIGH....CHAPTER 27. LAST YEARS AND DEATH OF FLINDERS.CHAPTER 28. CHARACTERISTICS.CHAPTER 29. THE NAVIGATOR.CHAPTER 30. THE NAMING OF AUSTRALIA.APPENDIX A. BAUDIN'S NARRATIVE OF THE MEETING IN ENCOUNTER BAY.APPENDIX B. PERON ... Read more

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This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTS (abridged list)CHAPTER 1. BIRTH AND ORIGINS.CHAPTER 2. AT SCHOOL AND AT SEA.CHAPTER 3. A VOYAGE UNDER BLIGH....CHAPTER 27. LAST YEARS AND DEATH OF FLINDERS.CHAPTER 28. CHARACTERISTICS.CHAPTER 29. THE NAVIGATOR.CHAPTER 30. THE NAMING OF AUSTRALIA.APPENDIX A. BAUDIN'S NARRATIVE OF THE MEETING IN ENCOUNTER BAY.APPENDIX B. PERON
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Terre Napoleon: A History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia

by Ernest Scott ...

This edition features• illustrationsCONTENTSINTRODUCTION.CHAPTER 1. FLINDERS AND THE INVESTIGATOR.CHAPTER 2. THE AFFAIR OF ENCOUNTER BAY.CHAPTER 3. PORT PHILLIP.CHAPTER 4. TERRE NAPOLEON AND ITS NOMENCLATURE.CHAPTER 5. DID THE FRENCH USE FLINDERS' CHARTS?CHAPTER 6. THE MOTIVES OF BONAPARTE.CHAPTER 7. GENESIS OF BAUDIN'S EXPEDITION.CHAPTER 8. EXODUS OF THE EXPEDITION.CHAPTER 9. PORT JACKSON AND ... Read more

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This edition features• illustrationsCONTENTSINTRODUCTION.CHAPTER 1. FLINDERS AND THE INVESTIGATOR.CHAPTER 2. THE AFFAIR OF ENCOUNTER BAY.CHAPTER 3. PORT PHILLIP.CHAPTER 4. TERRE NAPOLEON AND ITS NOMENCLATURE.CHAPTER 5. DID THE FRENCH USE FLINDERS' CHARTS?CHAPTER 6. THE MOTIVES OF BONAPARTE.CHAPTER 7. GENESIS OF BAUDIN'S EXPEDITION.CHAPTER 8. EXODUS OF THE EXPEDITION.CHAPTER 9. PORT JACKSON AND
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Laperouse

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Laperouse by Ernest Scott libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles! ... Read more

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Laperouse by Ernest Scott libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!
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The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders

by Ernest Scott ...

The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders by Ernest Scott. Contains the full illustrations of the original. Captain Matthew Flinders (1774–1814) was a distinguished navigator and cartographer, who was the first to circumnavigate Australia and identify it as a continent.Within his forty years of life, he discovered a very large area of what is now an important region of the earth; he participated in ... Read more

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The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders by Ernest Scott. Contains the full illustrations of the original. Captain Matthew Flinders (1774–1814) was a distinguished navigator and cartographer, who was the first to circumnavigate Australia and identify it as a continent.Within his forty years of life, he discovered a very large area of what is now an important region of the earth; he participated in
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The Antarctic Exploration Anthology

The Personal Accounts of the Great Antarctic Explorers

by Ernest Shackleton, Robert Falcon Scott, Roald Amundsen ...

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The frozen continent of Antarctica has always captured the imagination of explorers and adventurers from around the World, most especially in the first few decades of the 20th Century, when the race was on to be the very first person to reach the South Pole.In this carefully selected Anthology we present the personal accounts of the greatest early explorers of Antarctica: Captain Robert Falcon ... Read more

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The frozen continent of Antarctica has always captured the imagination of explorers and adventurers from around the World, most especially in the first few decades of the 20th Century, when the race was on to be the very first person to reach the South Pole.In this carefully selected Anthology we present the personal accounts of the greatest early explorers of Antarctica: Captain Robert Falcon
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Laperouse

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The biography details La Pérouse's notable expedition in 1785, which set sail from France with two ships, the Boussole and the Astrolabe. Scott vividly describes the journey through the Pacific Islands, including encounters with indigenous peoples and the rich natural landscapes of the region. The narrative captures the spirit of exploration during this era, highlighting the challenges faced by La ... Read more

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The biography details La Pérouse's notable expedition in 1785, which set sail from France with two ships, the Boussole and the Astrolabe. Scott vividly describes the journey through the Pacific Islands, including encounters with indigenous peoples and the rich natural landscapes of the region. The narrative captures the spirit of exploration during this era, highlighting the challenges faced by La
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The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders

by Sir Ernest Scott ...

The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders is a biography by Sir Ernest Scott, which examines the life and career of one of Australia's most significant early explorers, Captain Matthew Flinders. Flinders is best known for his pioneering navigation and mapping of the Australian coastline, and Scott’s biography provides a detailed and insightful account of his life, achievements, and legacy.The biography ... Read more

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The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders is a biography by Sir Ernest Scott, which examines the life and career of one of Australia's most significant early explorers, Captain Matthew Flinders. Flinders is best known for his pioneering navigation and mapping of the Australian coastline, and Scott’s biography provides a detailed and insightful account of his life, achievements, and legacy.The biography
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