Dig 3ft NW: The Legendary Journey of Burke & Wills

Name: Dig 3ft NW: The Legendary Journey of Burke & Wills
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921351723
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By Sarah Murgatroyd

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Sarah Murgatroyd's Dig 3ft NW: The Legendary Journey of Burke & Wills details one of Australia's most infamous expeditions during the 19th century. It recounts the incredible and often tragic attempt of explorers Burke and Wills to traverse the Australian continent from south to north. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges they faced and the impact of their journey on Australia's history.
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You might enjoy this captivating exploration of one of Australia's most infamous expeditions if you're fascinated by tales of adventure, historical explorations, and the intriguing dynamics between explorers. Set against the harsh backdrop of the Australian outback, it combines detailed historical research with a gripping narrative that reveals the astounding challenges faced by the protagonists.

Dig 3ft NW: The Legendary Journey of Burke & Wills

In Dig 3FT NW, the young adult edition of her bestselling classic The Dig Tree, Sarah Murgatroyd reveals new historical and scientific evidence to tell the story of the disasterous expedition, with all its heroism and romance, its discoveries, coincidences and lost opportunities. Ages 14+. (SA: Year 6 - Year 9).

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In 1860, an eccentric Irish police officer named Robert O'Hara Burke led a cavalcade of camels, wagons and men out of Melbourne. Accompanied by William Wills, a shy English scientist, he was prepared to risk everything to become the first European to cross the Australian continent.

A few months later, an ancient coolibah tree at Cooper Creek bore a strange carving: 'Dig 3ft NW'. Burke, Wills and five other men were dead. The expedition had become an astonishing tragedy.

In Dig 3ft NW, the young adult edition of her bestselling classic The Dig Tree, Sarah Murgatroyd reveals new historical and scientific evidence to tell the story of the disaster with all its heroism and romance, its discoveries, coincidences and lost opportunities.

Generously illustrated with photographs, paintings and maps, Dig 3ft NW is a spell-binding book for teenagers and adults alike.

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Dig 3ft NW: The Legendary Journey of Burke & Wills by Sarah Murgatroyd is often praised for its captivating and thorough recounting of the ill-fated expedition across Australia. Reviewers commend Murgatroyd's engaging narrative style and in-depth research, which brings historical figures and events vividly to life. The book's detailed exploration of the challenges faced by the explorers and the vivid portrayal of the Australian landscape contribute to its acclaim as a compelling historical read.

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ISBN: 9781921351723

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Edition: Revised edition

Audience: General / adult, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 256

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