Journal of Expedition in search of Burke and Wil
In 1860, the Royal Society of Victoria organized an expedition to search for the missing explorers Robert O’Hara Burke and William John Wills. Led by Frederick Walker, the expedition set out from Melbourne, Australia, and traveled through the harsh and unforgiving Australian outback. The journal of the expedition, written by Walker himself, is a vivid and detailed account of the journey. It covers the hardships and dangers encountered, the camaraderie of the team, and the beauty of the Australian landscape. Walker also provides insight into the Aboriginal people they encountered, and the customs and beliefs of the local tribes. The expedition was ultimately unsuccessful in finding Burke and Wills, but the journal provides a unique and valuable insight into the Australian outback and the people who lived there. It is an important historical document, and a testament to the courage and determination of the expedition team.
By Frederick Walker · First published 1863 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Biography · 9,100 words
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THE JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY. VOLUME THE THIRTY-THIRD. 1863.
EDITED BY THE ASSISTANT-SECRETARY. WITH MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.
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Journal of Expedition in search of Burke and Wills is listed on Textopian as a historical account by Frederick Walker, dated 1863 CE.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Frederick Walker
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Biography, Non-Fiction
- Length: 9,100 words
- Structure: 1 section, 253 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The title of the book implies that the story is about an expedition, which is an adventurous journey.
- Historical Fiction — The book is based on the real-life expedition of Burke and Wills, making it a historical fiction.
- Biography — The book is written by Frederick Walker, who was part of the expedition, making it a biography as well.
- Non-Fiction — The book is based on a real-life expedition, making it a non-fiction work.
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exploration · Australia · Burke and Wills · expedition · history · adventure · survival · geography · 19th century · travel · journal · discovery