The Part Borne by the Dutch in the Discovery of Australia 1606-1765

J. E. Heeres

• History
• Book language: English
• 192 pages

This is a documentary history of Dutch voyages and discoveries in Australia between 1606 and 1765. It gathers reports, logs and maps from the period, showing how Dutch sailors explored coasts of Australia and New Guinea. It is worth listening to for its clear picture of early European maritime exploration and cartography.

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