Discoveries in Australia, Volume 1. - With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During - The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in the Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. - By Command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative - Of by John Lort Stokes
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Tide-races. Search for water. Encountered by Natives. Return to the Ship. The attempt renewed. Conduct of the Natives. Effect of a Congreve Rocket after dark. A successful haul. More Natives. Miago's Heroism. The plague of Flies. Dampier's description of it. Native Habitations. Underweigh. Wind and weather. Tidal Phenomenon. Natural History. Singular Kangaroo. Bustard. Cinnamon Kangaroo. Quails. Goanas and Lizards. Ant Hills. Fishing over the side. A day in the Bush. A flood of fire. Soil and Productions. White Ibis. Curious Tree. |
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