{"product_id":"2026200016258-secondhand-discovery-of-australia","title":"Discovery Of Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before the age of satellites and GPS, brave and often desperate men charted the vast, unknowable continent of Australia — and Discovery of Australia by Rex and Thea Rienits chronicles their extraordinary journeys with vivid authority. Set against the sweeping, sun-scorched landscapes of an untamed land, the book presents the dramatic story of European exploration, from the earliest maritime sightings of Terra Australis Incognita to the gruelling inland expeditions that pushed men and their convictions to the very edge of survival. With meticulous research and compelling narrative drive, the authors detail the ambitions, rivalries, and courage of the navigators and overland explorers who slowly pieced together the shape of an entire continent.\n\nRex and Thea Rienits bring a rich, accessible style to this landmark subject, blending historical precision with the pace of genuine adventure writing. The work illuminates not just the mechanics of exploration, but the human drama behind it — the clashes of culture, the catastrophic failures, and the triumphant moments of discovery that forever altered the course of a nation's history. Whether you are a seasoned student of Australian history or a curious newcomer, this richly illustrated account will leave you wondering what truly drove men to cross such a merciless, magnificent wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342773952731,"sku":"2026200016258-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/08c06eba-7755-4bb2-bf2b-d5b623ddafc4.png?v=1790049094","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200016258-secondhand-discovery-of-australia","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}