Flinders: The Man Who Mapped Australia

Rob Mundle

Oct 2012 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

The fascinating story of the exceptional maritime explorer, Matthew Flinders - the man who put Australia on the map.

Shipwrecks, storms, death and danger - Matthew Flinders encountered it all on his courageous quest to circumnavigate and chart the treacherous Terra Australis coastline.

From the drama of epic voyages and devastating shipwrecks; his part in the naming of Australia; his cruel imprisonment by the French on Mauritius for six long and harrowing years; the heartbreaking separation from his beloved wife; and the comfort he got from his loyal cat, Trim; to his tragic death at just forty.

This is a gripping adventure biography that details the life of Flinders, a true hero whose name is forever woven into the fabric of Australian history.

Ratings and reviews

Flinders: The man who mapped Australia is an apt total, for here is a man, along with his crew managed to map the continent of Australia under extreme difficulties. If you do not like a lot of detail this book is not for you. Due to the excessive attention to detail, the book, in parts became tedious. Overall throw, the book was an easy and enjoyable read. What I enjoyed most about the book there was a considerable number of titbits of history that I was not aware of i.e. 1802 while sailing east, Flinders sighted the Géographe at Encounter Bay South Australia, a French ship, who was on a similar expedition. Flinders met and exchanged details with its captain Baudin sharing details of their discoveries.

Good book on Matthew Flinders

About the author

Rob Mundle is a bestselling author, journalist and competitive yachtsman whose family heritage is with the sea, dating back to his great-great grandfather who was the master of square riggers.

For over forty years Rob has combined his passions for sailing and writing. He has written thirteen books, reported on more than thirty Sydney to Hobarts (and competed in three), and covered seven America's Cups, four Olympics and numerous international events. He is the winner of many sailing championships, and a regular competitor in local and international contests, and has sailed everything from sailboards and 18-foot skiffs through to supermaxi yachts and offshore multihulls.