Observations on the Coasts of Van Diemen's Land
In Observations on the Coasts of Van Diemen's Land, Matthew Flinders recounts his journey around the island of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) in the early 19th century. Flinders was the first to circumnavigate the island, and his observations provide a detailed account of the geography, flora, fauna, and Indigenous peoples of the region. He also provides a detailed description of the island's harbours, bays, and other features, as well as the people he encountered during his journey. Flinders' observations provide a valuable insight into the history of the island and its inhabitants, and the book is an important source of information for anyone interested in the history of Tasmania.
By Matthew Flinders · First published 1801 · Genre: Travel Writing, Exploration Writing, History · 8 chapters · 14,952 words
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The south-eastern parts of this island, received the name of VAN DIEMEN'S LAND, from Abel Janson Tasman, who discovered it more than a century ago.
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Genres
- Travel Writing — The book is an account of Matthew Flinders' observations of the coasts of Van Diemen's Land, which is now known as Tasmania, making it a travel narrative.
- Exploration Writing — The book is an account of Matthew Flinders' exploration of the coasts of Van Diemen's Land, making it an exploration narrative.
- History — The book is an account of Matthew Flinders' observations of the coasts of Van Diemen's Land, which is now known as Tasmania, making it a historical document.
- Geography — The book is an account of Matthew Flinders' observations of the coasts of Van Diemen's Land, making it a geographical document.
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appearance · bay · cape · chart · coast · cove · dalrymple · east · expeditions · fathoms · head · hills
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Matthew Flinders
- Date: 1801 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Travel Writing, Exploration Writing, History, Geography
- Length: 14,952 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 279 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Contents
- Chapter 1: Van Diemen's Land
- Chapter 2: Hunter's Isles
- Chapter 3: Van Diemen's Land
- Chapter 4: Furneaux's Islands
- Chapter 5: Kent's Group
- Chapter 6: New South Wales
- Chapter 7: Bass's Strait
- Chapter 8: New South Wales