Journal of Landsborough's Expedition from Carpentaria, in Search of Burke & Wills
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Getting horses and supplies to the Gulf of Carpentaria proves difficult before William Landsborough's search for Burke and Wills can begin. His account brings together expedition reports, letters and a journal. The opening follows the Firefly through a gale and onto a reef, then records the work of feeding the horses, salvaging stores and cutting a passage through the vessel's side to bring the animals ashore.
Water supplies and land suitable for livestock occupy much of Landsborough's attention. In a later address, he describes following a stream, tracing its springs and returning to the depot when water became scarce. Named assistants and the crew of the Victoria contribute to the practical work behind the expedition.
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- William Landsborough
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