{"product_id":"2026200017292-secondhand-the-journey-of-burke-and-wills","title":"The Journey Of Burke And Wills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1860, two men set out to conquer the unknown heart of Australia — and their names would be immortalised in one of the greatest tragedies in exploration history. The Journey of Burke and Wills chronicles the ill-fated Victorian Exploring Expedition, led by the bold but inexperienced Robert O'Hara Burke and the meticulous navigator William John Wills, as they attempted the first south-to-north crossing of the Australian continent. Max Colwell's vivid account reconstructs the gruelling trek across scorching deserts and uncharted wilderness, tracing the logistical failures, clashing personalities, and cruel twists of fate that sealed the expedition's doom.\n\nColwell writes with the authority of a seasoned historian and the narrative drive of a storyteller, presenting a richly detailed portrait of colonial-era Australia and the relentless ambition that drove men to risk everything for discovery. The book draws on contemporary sketches, journals, and accounts to paint an authentic picture of the era, grounding the human drama in meticulous historical research. A tale of courage, hubris, and heartbreaking near-misses, this account of Burke and Wills remains a haunting meditation on the price of ambition — and leaves the reader wondering whether triumph and tragedy were ever truly so close together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210279526619,"sku":"2026200017292-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/c4b26a48-db89-424e-9315-20457a7e341f.png?v=1788268657","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200017292-secondhand-the-journey-of-burke-and-wills","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}