Great Travellers and Explorers : Pioneers in Australasia/Harry Johnston. Reprint. First published in London, 1912. Delhi, Asian Educational Services, 2000, 308 p., maps, plates, $39. ISBN 81-206-1506-X.

    Contents: Preface. 1. The general features of Australasia. 2. The first human inhabitants of Australasia. 3. Spanish and Portuguese explorers lead the way to the Pacific Ocean. 4. Dutch discoveries. 5. Dampier's voyages. 6. James Cook's first voyage. 7. New South Wales. 8. Cook's second and third voyages. 9. Bligh and the "Bounty". 10. The results of the pioneers work.

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