A Voyage to Terra Australis: 1801-1810
Enriched edition. Account of an Expedition in South PacificBy Matthew Flinders
Length38h 47m
About this audiobook
Matthew Flinders' 'A Voyage to Terra Australis: 1801-1810' is a classic work of exploration literature that chronicles Flinders' circumnavigation of Australia and his meticulous mapping of the continent's coastlines. Written in a straightforward and meticulous style, the book provides detailed accounts of the landscapes, peoples, and wildlife encountered during Flinders' voyage. It also delves into the scientific observations made by Flinders and his crew, showcasing his keen curiosity and commitment to expanding human knowledge of the natural world. The book is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the early exploration of Australia. Flinders' clear and engaging prose makes the text accessible to a wide audience, while his dedication to accuracy and detail ensures its enduring relevance in the field of exploration literature. Matthew Flinders was a British navigator and cartographer who played a key role in the mapping of Australia's coastline. His passion for exploration and dedication to scientific inquiry are evident throughout 'A Voyage to Terra Australis,' making it a must-read for anyone fascinated by the history of exploration and discovery.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (188)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreTravel
Length38 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Farthest North
2Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America
3A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
4Travels in Tartary, Tibet, and China During the Years 1844-1846
5In Darkest Africa
Show all chaptersShow less
6Introduction
7Synopsis
8Historical Context
9Volume 1
10PREFACE.
11INTRODUCTION.
12PRIOR DISCOVERIES IN TERRA AUSTRALIS. (pt. 1)
13PRIOR DISCOVERIES IN TERRA AUSTRALIS. (pt. 2)
14PRIOR DISCOVERIES IN TERRA AUSTRALIS. (pt. 3)
15PRIOR DISCOVERIES IN TERRA AUSTRALIS. (pt. 4)
16BOOK I. TRANSACTIONS FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE VOYAGE TO THE DEPARTURE FROM PORT JACKSON.
17CHAPTER I
18CHAPTER II
19CHAPTER III
20CHAPTER IV
21CHAPTER V
22CHAPTER VI
23CHAPTER VII
24CHAPTER VIII
25CHAPTER IX
26CHAPTER X
27CHAPTER XI
28Volume 2
29BOOK II. TRANSACTIONS DURING THE CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF TERRA AUSTRALIS, FROM THE TIME OF LEAVING PORT JACKSON TO THE RETURN TO THAT PORT.
30CHAPTER I
31CHAPTER II
32CHAPTER III
33CHAPTER IV
34CHAPTER V
35CHAPTER VI
36CHAPTER VII
37CHAPTER VIII
38CHAPTER IX
39CHAPTER X
40CHAPTER XI
41BOOK III. OCCURRENCES FROM THE TIME OF QUITTING PORT JACKSON, IN 1803, ARRIVING IN ENGLAND IN 1810.
42CHAPTER I
43CHAPTER II
44CHAPTER III
45CHAPTER IV
46CHAPTER V
47CHAPTER VI
48CHAPTER VII
49CHAPTER VIII
50CHAPTER IX
More from Matthew Flinders
A Cook's TourAnthony Bourdain5h 50m4.2 (38.2K)$28 · $0.00
Local WondersTed Kooser6h 21m4.4 (978)$14 · $0.00
Over the Edge of the WorldLaurence Bergreen6h 14m4.3 (23.2K)$24 · $0.00
What Really Happened In WuhanSharri Markson16h 28m4.3 (4.8K)$40 · $0.00
American RambleNeil King10h 58m4.3 (2.8K)$29 · $0.00
Seven Pillars of Wisdom (Unabridged Edition)T. E. Lawrence27h 31m4.3 (32.4K)$5.70 · $0.00
In The Footsteps Of RamaVikrant Pande, Neelesh Kulkarni9h 45m4.3 (778)$16 · $0.00
Never Leave the Dogs BehindBrianna Madia5h 37m4.2 (7.8K)$24 · $0.00
Touch the Top of the WorldErik Weihenmayer11h 18m4.3 (2.9K)$20 · $0.00
Mud, Sweat, and TearsBear Grylls9h 25m4.2 (20K)$29 · $0.00
NorthboundNaomi Arnold7h 21m4.3 (669)$24 · $0.00
China RoadRob Gifford10h 35m4.2 (4.7K)$20 · $0.00
Love, AfricaJeffrey Gettleman11h 55m4.2 (3.1K)$29 · $0.00
Pasta, Pane, VinoMatt Goulding9h 9m4.3 (985)$29 · $0.00
StraysBritt Collins6h 44m4.2 (1.4K)$20 · $0.00
The Voyage of the BeagleCharles Darwin21h 21m4.2 (17.1K)$1.20 · $0.00
Seven League BootsRichard Halliburton11h 53m4.3 (303)$2 · $0.00
Tiny MoonsNina Mingya Powles2h 36m4.2 (3.3K)$16 · $0.00
Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog SledHudson Stuck8h 7m4.3 (258)$1.99 · $0.00
WoodcraftNessmuk3h 29m4.2 (1.6K)$6 · $0.00
You may also like
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America: 1799-1804 (Annotated)Alexander von Humboldt, Aimé Bonpland65h 1m4.3 (649)$2 · $0.00
The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain LifeFrancis Parkman13h 27m3.8 (16.3K)$1 · $0.00
TypeeHerman Melville10h 34m3.6 (6.2K)$20
The Old Santa Fe TrailHenry Inman14h 49m4.2 (303)$1 · $0.00
Jungle of StoneWilliam Carlsen16h 36m4.3 (3.4K)$40 · $0.00
A Voyage to Terra Australis (Annotated)Matthew Flinders38h 46m4.2 (225)$2 · $0.00
Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America (Annotated)Alexander Mackenzie17h 16m4.4 (102)$2 · $0.00
The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and CaliforniaJohn Charles Frémont20h 27m4.0 (127)$1 · $0.00
The Explorations of Père MarquetteJim Kjelgaard3h 22m4.0 (351)$1 · $0.00
Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical AustraliaThomas Mitchell14h 44m$2 · $0.00
Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South WalesJohn Oxley10h 5m3.9 (28)$1 · $0.00
Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring CountriesWilliam Griffith23h 46m$1 · $0.00
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia, Vol. 2Phillip Parker King18h 15m$2 · $0.00
Picturesque New GuineaJ. W. Lindt8h 14m$2 · $0.00
Across Mongolian Plains (Annotated)Roy Chapman Andrews8h 39m3.3 (88)$1.99 · $0.00
Père Marquette. Priest, Pioneer and AdventurerAgnes Repplier7h 5m3.6 (10)$2 · $0.00
The Romance of the Colorado RiverFrederick Samuel Dellenbaugh11h 19m3.8 (34)$2 · $0.00
A Voyage to the South Sea (Autobiography)William Bligh9h 54m4.0 (533)$2 · $0.00
Modern Whaling & Bear-HuntingW. G. Burn Murdoch11h 1m$2.30
Golden Alaska: A Complete Account to Date of the Yukon ValleyErnest Ingersoll2h 17m$2 · $0.00