| Author |
Becke, Louis, 1855-1913 |
| Author |
Jeffery, Walter, 1861-1922 |
| Title |
The Naval Pioneers of Australia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Naval Pioneers of Australia" by Louis Becke and Walter Jeffery is a historical account published in the late 19th century that focuses on the early naval explorers who played a pivotal role in the foundations of Australian history. The book emphasizes the contributions of four key sea captains during the establishment of the penal settlement in New South Wales, uncovering the significant, yet often overlooked, hardships and achievements of these individuals in making the continent accessible for future settlers. The opening of the work provides a preface outlining its purpose; rather than serving as a comprehensive history of Australia, it aims to compile and organize previously scattered information about the naval pioneers. The authors acknowledge the challenges faced by these early maritime figures and highlight the lack of attention in historical narratives devoted to their efforts. The beginning sets the stage for exploring the voyages of different explorers, including early Portuguese, Spanish, and Dutch seafarers, leading up to the crucial English naval expeditions that ultimately influenced the course of Australian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
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| Subject |
Australia -- Discovery and exploration
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12992 |
| Release Date |
Jul 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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