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In "Early Australian Voyages: Pelsart, Tasman, Dampier," John Pinkerton offers a meticulously crafted examination of the formative maritime expeditions that shaped Australia's early European presence. Through a blend of narrative and analysis, Pinkerton delves into the voyages of pivotal figures such as François Pelsart, Abel Tasman, and William Dampier, presenting their explorations not merely as historical events but as significant cultural encounters that influenced Europe's understanding of the Australian continent. Employing a scholarly style rich in primary sources and vivid descriptions, Pinkerton situates these expeditions within the broader context of 17th-century exploration, highlighting the intersection of curiosity, commerce, and colonial ambition prevalent during the Age of Discovery. John Pinkerton, a noted historian and geographer, drew upon his extensive background in the study of exploration and maritime history to bring this work to fruition. His interest in the subject was sparked by both personal encounters with maritime literature and a passion for Australia's intricate colonial past. Pinkerton's earlier works have established him as a leading voice in the field, lending credibility to his insights into the navigational challenges and ethnographic observations made by these early explorers. For scholars, maritime enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, Pinkerton's "Early Australian Voyages" is an essential addition to the canon of Australian history. Its rich scholarship and engaging prose compel readers to appreciate the complexities and consequences of these early voyages, providing both a deeper understanding of Australia's colonial legacy and an evocative portrait of the sea-faring age that sought to map its shores.
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GenreHistory
Length5 hrs 13 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
13CHAPTER XI: AND AN ARCHIPELAGO OF TWENTY SMALL ISLANDS.
2REMARKS.
14CHAPTER XII: OCCURRENCES IN THE VOYAGE.
3CHAPTER I: THE OCCASION AND DESIGN OF THIS VOYAGE.
15CHAPTER XIII: HE ARRIVES AT THE ARCHIPELAGO OF ANTHONG JAVA.
4CHAPTER II: CAPTAIN TASMAN SAILS FROM BATAVIA, AUGUST 14, 1642.
16CHAPTER XIV: HIS ARRIVAL ON THE COAST OF NEW GUINEA.
5CHAPTER III: REMARKS ON THE VARIATION OF THE NEEDLE.
17CHAPTER XV: CONTINUES HIS VOYAGE ALONG THAT COAST.
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6CHAPTER IV: HE DISCOVERS A NEW COUNTRY TO WHICH HE GIVES THE NAME OF VAN DIEMEN’S LAND.
18CHAPTER XVI: ARRIVES IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF BURNING ISLAND, AND SURVEYS THE WHOLE COAST OF NEW GUINEA.
7CHAPTER V: SAILS FROM THENCE FOR NEW ZEALAND.
19CHAPTER XVII: COMES TO THE ISLANDS OF JAMA AND MOA.
8CHAPTER VI: VISITS THE ISLAND OF THE THREE KINGS, AND GOES IN SEARCH OF OTHER ISLANDS DISCOVERED BY SCHOVTEN.
20CHAPTER XVIII: PROSECUTES HIS VOYAGE TO CERAM.
9CHAPTER VII: REMARKABLE OCCURRENCES IN THE VOYAGE.
21CHAPTER XIX: ARRIVES SAFELY AT BATAVIA, JUNE 15, 1643.
10CHAPTER VIII: OBSERVATIONS ON, AND EXPLANATION OF, THE VARIATION OF THE COMPASS.
22CHAPTER XX: CONSEQUENCES OF CAPTAIN TASMAN’S DISCOVERIES.
11CHAPTER IX: DISCOVERS A NEW ISLAND, WHICH HE CALLS PYLSTAART ISLAND.
23CHAPTER XXI: REMARKS UPON THE VOYAGE.
12CHAPTER X: AND TWO ISLANDS, TO WHICH HE GIVES THE NAME OF AMSTERDAM AND ROTTERDAM
24AN ACCOUNT OF NEW HOLLAND AND THE ADJACENT ISLANDS. 1699-1700.