Bibliograph

The great race, [the race between the English and the French to complete the map of Australia], David Hill ; read by Paul English

Type

Label

The great race, [the race between the English and the French to complete the map of Australia], David Hill ; read by Paul English

Language

eng

Form of composition

not applicable

Format of music

not applicable

Main title

The great race

Medium

sound recording

Oclc number

825842616

Responsibility statement

David Hill ; read by Paul English

Sub title

[the race between the English and the French to complete the map of Australia]

Summary

On the afternoon of 8 April 1802, in the remote southern ocean, two explorers had a remarkable chance encounter. Englishman Matthew Flinders and Frenchman Nicolas Baudin had been sent by their governments on the same quest: to explore the uncharted coast of the great south land and find out whether the west and east coasts, four thousand kilometres apart, were part of the same island. And so began the three-year race to compile the definitive map of Australia. Written from diaries and other first-hand accounts, this is the thrilling story of men whose skill and determination enabled Terra Australis Incognita to become Australia

Target audience

adult

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