Louis Becke's The Beginning of the Sea Story of Australia is a classic account of the early exploration of Australia's coastline. It tells the story of the first European explorers to set foot on the continent, from the Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon in 1606 to the English explorer James Cook in 1770. Becke's narrative is based on the journals and diaries of the explorers, and he brings to life the hardships and dangers they faced in their quest to chart the unknown waters of the continent. He also recounts the stories of the native peoples they encountered, and the impact of their arrival on the land and its inhabitants. The book is a vivid and engaging account of the early exploration of Australia, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the continent.
By Louis Becke · First published 1901 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Biography