Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia

by Ludwig Leichhardt

Born in 1813, Ludwig Leichhardt was a Prussian explorer and naturalist. He moved to England in 1837 where he studied natural science and did field work in several European locations. In 1842 he moved to Sidney, Australia where he led three major expeditions. The volume describes the expedition, which covered over 3000 miles. In 1848 he set out from Condamine River on his third journey. He was last seen at McPherson's Station, Coogoon on the Darling Downs. There have been speculations about w hat had happened to Leichhardt ever since.

Genres: History, Travel

354 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 2004

Reviews

[Jimothy K]

A somewhat unique personal experience grew out of reading this for me. Within the journal, I learnt how my middle name (Dawson) came to be so. I was named after a river that flows through the region my father was born and grew up but learnt, by reading Ludwig's own entry, that he in fact named the river. it was mentioned in passing early on in the journal and was quite a surreal experience for me to learn of this in this way.

[Luis]

A very interesting book from a brave man.
He devoted to life to expedition.