The Investigator In Port Phillip
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Matthew Flinders
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Banks Society, 2010
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. 2 fold-out maps laid-in.
This historical account chronicles the pivotal early 19th-century voyage of His Majesty's Ship The Investigator. It details the ship's significant activities within Port Phillip during April and May of 1801, offering a precise record of maritime exploration. The narrative presents the challenges and discoveries encountered by the crew as they charted unknown waters. It illustrates the meticulous efforts involved in early Australian cartography, providing invaluable insights into the region's initial European documentation. This compelling work argues for the enduring legacy of these foundational expeditions.
Author: Matthew Flinders
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Banks Society, 2010
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. 2 fold-out maps laid-in.
This historical account chronicles the pivotal early 19th-century voyage of His Majesty's Ship The Investigator. It details the ship's significant activities within Port Phillip during April and May of 1801, offering a precise record of maritime exploration. The narrative presents the challenges and discoveries encountered by the crew as they charted unknown waters. It illustrates the meticulous efforts involved in early Australian cartography, providing invaluable insights into the region's initial European documentation. This compelling work argues for the enduring legacy of these foundational expeditions.