Voyage to the Great South Land: Willem de Vlamingh 1696-1697

Voyage to the Great South Land: Willem de Vlamingh 1696-1697

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Author: Gunter Schilder
Binding: Hardback
Published: Royal Australian Historical Society, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine tanned,

This historical account meticulously chronicles the 1696-1697 expedition of Willem de Vlamingh to the Great South Land, now Western Australia. Gunter Schilder, an eminent cartographic historian, presents a scholarly examination of Vlamingh's voyage, detailing his discoveries, interactions, and the significant contributions made to early European understanding of the continent. The narrative draws upon original documents and maps, offering a vivid portrayal of 17th-century maritime exploration and its impact on geographical knowledge. This work is an essential resource for historians, cartography enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the early European encounters with Australia.

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Description

Author: Gunter Schilder
Binding: Hardback
Published: Royal Australian Historical Society, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine tanned,

This historical account meticulously chronicles the 1696-1697 expedition of Willem de Vlamingh to the Great South Land, now Western Australia. Gunter Schilder, an eminent cartographic historian, presents a scholarly examination of Vlamingh's voyage, detailing his discoveries, interactions, and the significant contributions made to early European understanding of the continent. The narrative draws upon original documents and maps, offering a vivid portrayal of 17th-century maritime exploration and its impact on geographical knowledge. This work is an essential resource for historians, cartography enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the early European encounters with Australia.