Dig 3ft NW: The Legendary Journey of Burke & Wills

Discover the remarkable tale in 'Dig 3ft NW: The Legendary Journey of Burke & Wills'. This gripping young adult edition, adapted from the bestselling classic 'The Dig Tree' by Sarah Murgatroyd, dives deep into the historical expedition of 1860. Embark on a thrilling adventure alongside Robert O'Hara Burke, an eccentric Irish police officer, and William Wills, a scholarly English scientist, as they attempt the first European crossing of the vast Australian continent. The expedition, filled with ambition and peril, ultimately led to tragedy at Cooper Creek, where a mysterious carving—'Dig 3ft NW'—tells a haunting story of bravery, survival, and misfortune. Overflowing with rich illustrations, photographs, and maps, this book is a fascinating journey that captivates both teenagers and adults alike. Perfect for history enthusiasts and young readers, 'Dig 3ft NW' brings to life the heroism and romance of one of Australia's most notorious voyages. Dive into this extraordinary narrative that discusses themes of exploration, resilience, and the harsh realities of the outback. Ideal for school projects or personal reading, it offers new insights into Burke and Wills' expedition, making it a must-have for any library. Order now and experience this spell-binding work that blends adventure with historical education, all while enjoying FREE shipping from Smartfox NZ!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921351723
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
In 1860, an eccentric Irish police officer named Robert O'Hara Burke led a cavalcade of camels, wagons and men out of Melbourne. Accompanied by William Wills, a shy English scientist, he was prepared to risk everything to become the first European to cross the Australian continent. A few months later, an ancient coolibah tree at Cooper Creek bore a strange carving- 'Dig 3ft NW'. Burke, Wills and five other men were dead. The expedition had become an astonishing tragedy. In Dig 3FT NW, the young adult edition of her bestselling classic The Dig Tree, Sarah Murgatroyd reveals new historical and scientific evidence to tell the story of the disaster with all its heroism and romance, its discoveries, coincidences and lost opportunities. Generously illustrated with photographs, paintings and maps, Dig 3FT NW is a spell-binding book for teenagers and adults alike.

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