In Discovery of Australia by de Quiros in the Year 1606, Cardinal Moran tells the story of the Spanish explorer Pedro Fernandez de Quiros and his discovery of Australia in 1606. The book begins with a brief overview of the history of exploration in the Pacific, from Magellan to de Quiros. It then goes on to detail de Quiros' voyage, his discovery of the continent, and his naming of it "Australia del Espiritu Santo". The book also covers the subsequent exploration of the continent by Dutch and English explorers, and the eventual colonization of Australia by the British. Finally, the book examines the legacy of de Quiros' discovery, and its impact on the history of Australia.
By Cardinal Moran · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Non-Fiction, Biography, Travel Writing · 7 chapters