non-fictionLudwig Leichhardt (1813 -1848) is known as one of the most individualistic of Australian explorers. This is the first substantial account of his life and work, based on his diaries, logs and field books. Leichhardt's accomplishments have been uncarefully handled by many researchers and much hearsay and supposition has marred the record of the explorer's life. Not assisting in these efforts is the fact that his journals and logbooks were all written in the Gothic form of the German language and have been largely indecipherable and, in places, open to misinterpretation. With the publication of this volume, the story has been set straight. Using unprecedented access to Leichhardt's writings, including his personal correspondence, the author throws new light upon the scandals and defamations which historians - many with vested interests - have heaped upon him. It also includes Leichhardt’s observations of Aboriginal culture round Durundur Station; references to meetings with groups by 1844-1845 expedition to Port Essington; predominantly friendly relations with tribes; instruction in bush foods and medicines; Koko-Pera attack; appendix includes table of Tribal areas traversed 1844-5.ludwig leichhardt 1813 - 1848, exploration australia, australia -- discovery and exploration, leichhardt biography

This is a slender red covered volume with black print. There is a rectangle of white paper glued to the inside cover with a printed name. The inside cover has an inscription in black ink as does the frontice page. The front and rear covers have had paper tape applied to them. Inside the book were found two sheets of paper [.2 &.3] with handwritten notes in black ink. [.4] There is also a small white envelope with red postmarks, a typewritten address and blue printing in the bottom left hand corner which originally contained the smaller sheet of paper.non-fictionThis volume is a compilation by the author, botanist, Daniel Bunce of language of the Aborigines of the Colony of Victoria. It was prepared as a guide to Aboriginal protectors and others who were engaging with First Nations people of the time. The loose leaf documents found within the book contain handwritten lists of aboriginal words.daniel bunce, aboriginal language, first nation language, alexander ingram, reynell eveleigh johns