The Discovery of Tasmania, New Zealand, and Bass
The Discovery of Tasmania, New Zealand, and Bass' Straits is a work by C.T. Burfitt that tells the story of the discovery of the islands of Tasmania, New Zealand, and Bass' Straits. The book begins with an overview of the history of exploration in the region, from the first European explorers to the more recent expeditions of the 19th century. It then goes on to discuss the various expeditions that were undertaken to explore the region, including those of Abel Tasman, James Cook, and Matthew Flinders. The book also looks at the impact of these explorations on the indigenous peoples of the region, and the subsequent colonization of the islands. Finally, the book looks at the legacy of these explorations, and how they have shaped the modern world.
By C.T. Burfitt · First published 1913 · Genre: History, Travel Writing, Adventure · 3,763 words
First lines
The work of preparing the following account of the discovery, by Tasman, of the sixth state of the Australian Commonwealth has been undertaken not only with a view to reviving history known to but few of the present generation, and assist in justifying the Society's title to bear the name it does, but also to remind our people of a man whose name must ever hold a high place on the scroll of honour to those men who braved every danger on sea and land to give to us the great territories we now possess.
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Genres
- History — The book is about the discovery of Tasmania, New Zealand, and Bass' Straits, which is a historical event.
- Travel Writing — The book is written by C.T. Burfitt, who is a travel writer, and it is about the discovery of new places.
- Adventure — The book is about the discovery of new places, which is an adventurous event.
- Biography — The book is written by C.T. Burfitt, so it could be considered a biography of his life and experiences.
Tags
exploration · Tasmania · New Zealand · Bass Strait · history · navigation · colonialism · geography · adventure · 19th century · maritime · travel
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The Discovery of Tasmania, New Zealand, and Bass' Straits is listed on Textopian as a historical account by C.T. Burfitt, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: C.T. Burfitt
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: History, Travel Writing, Adventure, Biography
- Length: 3,763 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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