A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 2: Undertaken for the purpose of completing the discovery of that vast country, and prosecuted in the years 1801, 1802 and 1803, in His Majesty's ship the Investigator, and subsequently in the armed vessel Porpoise and Cumberland schooner

Written by Matthew Flinders

This book chronicles the voyage of Matthew Flinders as he explores the coast of Terra Australis, now known as Australia, in the early 19th century.

The journey was undertaken to complete the discovery of the vast country and was conducted over several years. It provides valuable insights into the geography, indigenous peoples, and natural history of the region.

Historical Travelogue

Published: 1814
Format: Digital preview
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