Burke and Wills: From Melbourne to Myth

by Tim Bonyhady

Published by the National Library of Australia. Few colonial events have inspired as many artistic responses as the expedition led by Burke and Wills in 1860 to cross the Australian continent from south to north. This publication, produced in connection with the travelling exhibition of the same name, explores the myths that surround the ill-fated explorers and reveals the creativity Burke and Wills have inspired.

55 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Tim Bonyhady is Senior Fellow, Urban Research Programme, Australian National University.

Reviews

[Kevin Orrman-Rossiter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed and well-researched, at some points I would have like more historical analysis than just fact, but nonetheless the facts are themselves astounding in this mythology making expedition. A good insight into the people of Melbourne and the colonial jealousies in this era.