The Dig Tree: The Story of Burke and Wills
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The Dig Tree: The Story of Burke and Wills
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The Dig Tree: The Story of Burke and Wills
Murgatroyd has brought together new scientific and historical evidence to tell the story of Burke and Wills, the explorers who set out to cross Australia from coast to coast. The Dig Tree describes vividly the remarkable courage, suffering and moments of sheer lunacy, as Burke and Wills struggled to survive in a harsh land they did not understand.
Sarah Murgatroyd has brought together for the first time new scientific and historical evidence, and tells in brilliant detail the story of Burke and Wills, the explorers who set out to cross Australia from coast to coast.
The Dig Tree describes vividly the remarkable courage, suffering and moments of sheer lunacy, as Burke and Wills struggled to survive in a harsh land they did not understand. Murgatroyd reveals fascinating detail β for example, that Burke had a notoriously bad sense of direction and was famous for getting lost even on the way home from his local pub!
Though we all know the basic story of the Burke and Wills expedition, The Dig Tree reveals just how little most of us know of the individuals, the politics, the blunders and the ambitions behind this extraordinary event in Australia's history.
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The Dig Tree by Sarah Murgatroyd has been praised for its compelling narrative and detailed research into the ill-fated expedition of Burke and Wills. Reviewers appreciate the author's ability to bring history to life with vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling. The book is noted for shedding light on the harsh realities faced during this legendary Australian exploration.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781921520990
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 January 2010
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 272g
Pages: 384
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