Member Loginmenu
The Explorers

The Explorers: Text Classics

Text Classics

Tim Flannery

The explorers of Australia tell an epic story of courage and suffering, of dispossession and conquest, of a moving frontier between European invaders and the Aboriginal custodians of the continent.

This compelling anthology documents almost four centuries of exploration and takes us into a world of danger, compassion and humour. Many of the stories beggar belief. Maori chief Te Pahi saves the lives of condemned thieves in Sydney in 1805. Hume and Hovell argue over their frying pan. John Ainsworth Horrocks is shot by his camel.

Brilliantly edited and introduced by Tim Flannery, The Explorers draws on the most remarkable body of non-fiction writing ever produced in Australia.

Tim Flannery
About the Author

Tim Flannery is a scientist, an explorer, a conservationist and a leading writer on climate change. He has held various academic positions including visiting Professor in Evolutionary and Organismic Biology at Harvard University, Director of the South Australian Museum, Principal Research Scientist at the Australian Museum, Professorial Fellow...

Read Moreright
Extent:
400pp
Format:
Paperback
Text publication date:
20 November 2013
First published:
1998
ISBN:
9781921922435
AU Price:
$12.95
NZ Price:
$15.99
Australian
starstarstarstarstar
starstarstarstarstar
Loading Rating
Praise for Tim Flannery
andThe Explorers

The Explorers traces the face and searches for the heart of this extraordinarily varied continent which we do not properly know; it is humbling to find these stories new and relevant; read The Explorers, to help with your own exploration of Australia, and therefore of yourselves.’

‘The selections are fascinating and often moving. By pointing up some of the lesser-known aspects of the exploration story, Flannery captures its richness and diversity.’

Other editions ofThe Explorers
  • The Explorers
    ebook
    ISBN: 9781922148643
    20 November 2013
    Buy ebook