{"product_id":"2026100009425-secondhand-the-explorers-of-australia-and-their-life-work","title":"The Explorers Of Australia: And Their Life-Work","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Faded boards. Some foxing on book block. Binding slightly shaky, no loose pages. Clean text. Numerous b\u0026amp;w illustrations and maps. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age when vast stretches of the Australian continent remained uncharted and perilous, a remarkable cast of bold individuals set out to map the unmapped — and The Explorers of Australia: And Their Life-Work chronicles their extraordinary journeys with vivid authority. Ernest Favenc, himself a seasoned explorer and writer of the Australian frontier, presents the definitive account of the men who pushed beyond the known edges of the continent, detailing the triumphs, hardships, and ultimate sacrifices that shaped the European understanding of Australia's interior. From the sun-scorched deserts of the outback to the treacherous river systems of the east and north, each expedition is rendered with precision and a deep respect for the courage it demanded.\n\nFavenc writes with the insider's eye of one who understood the land intimately, and his narrative style blends rigorous historical documentation with the breathless momentum of adventure writing. The work stands as a vital primary source for understanding the colonial era of Australian exploration, situating each explorer within the broader political and geographical ambitions of the nineteenth century. Underpinning every biography is a meditation on human endurance and the relentless drive to conquer the unknown — leaving the reader to wonder what truly drives a person to walk willingly into the void.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203122962651,"sku":"2026100009425-SECONDHAND","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/037f7cbf-b574-4581-9a52-f9843fa33885.png?v=1788144634","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100009425-secondhand-the-explorers-of-australia-and-their-life-work","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}