The History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888

Ernest Favenc

May 2022 · DigiCat

About this ebook

The History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888 is a book by Ernest Favenc. It presents a history of the exploration of Australia, from the first explorer to meet aboriginals to later day privateering explorers.

About the author

Ernest Favenc (1845–1908) was an English-born Australian explorer, writer, and historian notable for his contributions to the cartographic and narrative comprehension of Australia's vast inland during the latter half of the 19th century. A celebrated figure in the domain of Australian exploration literature, Favenc authored 'The History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888', a seminal work published in 1888 that meticulously chronicles the ventures and discoveries of explorers on the Australian continent over the span of a century. His detailed compilation remains a pivotal reference for researchers studying the evolution of exploration in Australia. Favenc's literary style is characterized by a precise attention to topographical and historical detail, intertwined with a narrative fluency that makes his accounts both informative and compelling. He is remembered not only for his written works but also for his own exploratory expeditions, traversing areas that, at the time, were marked on maps as terra incognita. His extensive firsthand experience as an explorer lent a unique authenticity to his historical writings. The comprehensive nature of his research and his commitment to cataloging the expeditions that shaped the map of Australia cemented his reputation as a critical figure in the annals of Australian exploration history.