First published in twovolumes in 1814, this is the enthralling account of the circumnavigation of australia, by the man who gave our country its name. It does not accord with the usually timid character of the natives of terra australis, to suppose the indians came over from isle woodah for the purpose of making an attack. Edited and introduced by tim flannery, terra australis is a vital step toward a new understanding of our own history. The day after his book was published in 1814, matthew flinders died, aged only 40, but already with an indelible place in australian history. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. A voyage to terra australis volume 2 by matthew flinders. Undertaken for the purpose of completing the discovery of that vast country, and prosecuted in the years 1801, 1802, and 1803, in his majestys ship the investigator two. On a second voyage 180103, he circumnavigated australia. Although he did not coin the term australia he keenly advocated its use, rather than the clumsy terra australis and will always be associated with its adoption.
The 1801 expedition led by english mariner and cartographer matthew flinders was groundbreaking in this respect. A voyage to terra australis volume 1 by matthew flinders. A voyage to terra australis volume 1 matthew flinders on. Joined hms reliance as assistant surgeon on her 1795 voyage to new south wales. In 1795 he sailed to australia, where he explored and charted its southeast coast and circumnavigated the island of tasmania.
A voyage to terra australis consists of an atlas and two volume narrative. Matthew flinders great adventures in the circumnavigation of australia. The subject of this book died one hundred years ago. His voyage to terra australis appeared shortly before his death. As a result, flinders book was published under the title a voyage to terra australis. It was written by the explorer matthew flinders and recounts his expedition in command of hms investigator in 18011803. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. The book told in great detail of his explorations and included maps and. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Matthew flinders, english navigator who charted much of the australian coast. European maritime exploration of australia wikiwand. Ho died soon after he returned home from his last voyage and the new. A voyage to terra australis volume 1 is presented here in a high quality paperback edition.
You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. A voyage to terra australis by matthew flinders full. See also jonathan wantrup, australian rare books 17881900, hordern house. This story draws on the exhibition, matthew flinders. There are monuments to him throughout several australian cities, as well as to his cat, trim the first feline to. He was also one of the best cartographers and navigators of his age. One of a number of high quality facsimile productions produced in the 1960s others in our collection include cooks journal and voyage to the south pole. Flinders died the next day although he had seen a copy earlier. The intention, no doubt, was to protect the voyage generally, and not the investigator in particular.
A voyage to terra australis by matthew flinders, 9781108018180, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He sailed all the way around australia and charted, or mapped, much of its coast. A voyage to terra australis, first published in two volumes in 1814, is his masterwork in which he vividly describes his voyages to map the great island continent between 1796 and 1803. When matthew flinders set out in 1801 to carry out a complete examination and survey of the coast of new holland, little did he know that he would be away for over ten years. Booktopia has terra australis, a voyage to terra australis. Buy a voyage to terra australis volume 2 by flinders, matthew isbn. A voyage to terra australis volume 1 on apple books. In this edited selection of his journals, matthew flinders, australias greatest navigator and the man who named our island continent, describes in captivating detail his epic mission to map our shores between 1796 and 1803.
Terra australis by matthew flinders overdrive rakuten. Terra australis by matthew flinders, 9781921922404, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The life of captain matthew flinders public library uk. Undertaken for the purpose of completing the discovery of that vast country, and prosecuted in the years 1801, 1802, and 1803, in his majestys ship the investigator was a sea voyage journal written by english mariner and explorer matthew flinders. A voyage to terra australis by matthew flinders, paperback. Matthew flinders was an english navigator and explorer. This edition of a voyage to terra australis contains all of the original illustrations and charts, which are vital for understanding the details of matthew flinders circumnavigation of australia. Buy a discounted paperback of terra australis online from australias leading online bookstore. Notes referred to in the book are shown in square brackets at the end of the paragraph in. Buy a discounted paperback of a voyage to terra australis online from australias leading online bookstore.
The 1801 expedition led by english mariner and cartographer matthew flinders 17741814, was groundbreaking in this respect. Undertaken for the purpose of completing the discovery of that vast country, and prosecuted in the years 1801, 1802 and 1803, volume 1 a voyage to terra australis. Commander of the french expedition to terra australis 180103. Map showing matthew flinders voyages aboard hms investigator. Flinders charting of the australian coastline provided the first complete map outlining the continent, and his influence was decisive in changing its name from terra australis to australia a term more agreeable to the ear. His book a voyage to terra australis, with accompanying atlas the summary of his lifes work was published on 18 july 1814.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Project gutenbergs a voyage to terra australis volume 2, by matthew flinders this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Abel tasman had circumnavigated it more widely in 164243 and had charted its north coast in 1644. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A voyage to terra australis vol 1 project gutenberg australia.
A voyage to terra australis by matthew flinders its easy to link to paragraphs in the full text archive if this page contains some material that you want to link to but you dont want your visitors to have to scroll down the whole page just hover your mouse over the relevent paragraph and click the bookmark icon that appears to the left of it. Captain matthew flinders 16 march 1774 19 july 1814 was an english navigator and cartographer who led the second circumnavigation of new holland that he would subsequently call australia or terra australis and identified it as a continent. Undertaken for the purpose of completing the discovery of that. He was the first man to circumnavigate the continent and the first person to use the name australia in his book, voyage to terra australis, published in 1814. Narrative of a voyage to terra australis, undertaken for the purpose of completing the discovery of that vast country, and prosecuted in the years 1801, 1802. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. A voyage to terra australis volume 2 matthew flinders. Captain matthew flinders rn was a distinguished navigator and cartographer, who was the first to circumnavigate australia and identify it as a continent. A voyage to terra australis, volume 1 9781435314368. A voyage to terra australis, undertaken for the purpose of. Topics australia, matthew flinders collection opensource language english.
This popular classic work by matthew flinders is in the english language. A voyage to terra australis 2 volume set by matthew flinders, 9781108018203, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It was rumoured that he was heading to chile with an illegal cargo. Flinders charting of the australian coastline provided the first complete map outlining the continent, and his influence was decisive in changing its name from terra australis to australia a term more agreeable to. Matthew flinders voyage to terra australis, published by the south australian libraries board, 1966. General chart of terra australis or australia price on application this object is eligible for a certificate of bada provenance. Terra australis matthew flinders great adventures in the. When matthew flinders set out in 1801 to carry out a complete examination and survey of the coast of new holland. Introduction matthew flinders, the first person to circumnavigate sail around australia, also gave the country its name. A voyage to terra australis volume 2 on apple books. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Matthew flinders kids britannica kids homework help. Porpoise ship investigator ship bookplates nathan, sir matthew, 18621939. Lincolnshireborn explorer matthew flinders is revered in australia but almost unknown in his homeland. Undertaken for the purpose of completing the discovery of that vast country, and prosecuted in the years 1801, 1802 and 1803, matthew flinders. Flinders lasting legacy is the name australia he gave to our country. Maps from this period and the early 18th century often have terra australis or tzuid. A voyage to terra australis by matthew flinders south australian government printer netley, s. The book covers a period of thirteen years 18011814. Flinders tells of meeting and communicating with aborigines, of the scrub and wilderness.
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