Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia, Performed between the Years 1818 and 1822 : With an Appendix Containing Various Subjects Relating to Hydrography and Natural History

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This two-volume work by Phillip Parker King (1791–1856) was published in 1827, and describes the Royal Navy's 1817–22 surveying expedition to chart the coastal regions of Australia. Derived from the author's journal, the book describes not only the voyages but also the towns and settlements of the region.