1862 Robert O'Hara Burke Expedition Of 1860 Antiquarian History Book 1st Edition

1862 Robert O'Hara Burke Expedition Of 1860 Antiquarian History Book 1st Edition

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1862 Robert O'Hara Burke Expedition Of 1860 Antiquarian History Book 1st Edition

Robert O'Hara Burke And The Australian Exploring Expedition Of 1860
By Andrew Jackson
Published by Smith, Elder & Co: London 1862 1st Edition

" Robert O'Hara Burke (1821 - 1861) was an Irish soldier and police officer who achieved fame as an Australian explorer. He was the leader of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, which was the first expedition to cross Australia from south to north, finding a route across the continent from the settled areas of Victoria to the Gulf of Carpentaria. The expedition party was well equipped, but Burke was not experienced in bushcraft. A Commission of Inquiry held by the Government of Victoria to investigate the failure of the expedition was a censure of Burke's judgement."

Heavy wear to covers with the majority of the outer spine label either lacking or loose. Binding is otherwise decent with no loose pages. Foldout map present with tears, split, rear side tape repairs etc. Some light foxing present with most pages clean. Ideal candidate for a professional rebind or enjoy as is. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 20.5cm x 13cm x 2cm - 229 Pages + Publishers Advertising

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Ex-Library, Foldout Map
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Heavy wear to covers with the majority of the outer spine label either lacking or loose. Binding is otherwise decent with no loose pages. Foldout map present with tears, split, rear side tape repairs etc. Some light foxing present with most pages clean. Ideal candidate for a professional rebind or enjoy as is. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Andrew Jackson
Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co: London
Year Printed: 1862
Sub-subject: Australian History