Robert O'Hara Burke

Robert O'Hara Burke: And The Australian Exploring Expedition Of 1860 (1862) is a historical account written by Andrew Jackson. The book chronicles the expedition led by Robert O'Hara Burke, an Irish soldier and police officer, who was appointed as the leader of the Australian Exploring Expedition in 1860.The expedition's goal was to cross the Australian continent from south to north, a feat that had never been accomplished before. The book details the challenges faced by the expedition, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and conflicts with Indigenous Australians.Despite these challenges, the expedition made significant progress and reached the northern coast of Australia. However, tragedy struck when Burke and his colleague William John Wills died on their return journey due to starvation and exhaustion.Jackson's book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including the motivations behind it, the preparations made, and the events that occurred during the journey. The book also explores the impact of the expedition on Australian history and the legacy of Burke and his team. Overall, Robert O'Hara Burke: And The Australian Exploring Expedition Of 1860 (1862) is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Australian history, exploration, and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.