Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.

Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia by Richard Henry Major: This historical account delves into the early voyages and explorations of the Australian continent. Richard Henry Major's meticulous research and engaging narrative bring to life the journeys of famous explorers, shedding light on their challenges, discoveries, and encounters with indigenous peoples. "Early Voyages to Terra Australis" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the exploration and discovery of the Australian continent. Key Aspects of the Book "Early Voyages to Terra Australis, Now Called Australia": Exploration History: The book provides a comprehensive overview of the significant early voyages and explorations that contributed to the discovery and mapping of Australia. Indigenous Perspectives: Major's work reflects on the interactions between European explorers and the indigenous populations they encountered, offering insights into cross-cultural encounters. Geographical Discoveries: The book highlights the geographical knowledge gained through these voyages and their impact on cartography and navigational understanding. Richard Henry Major was an English historian and geographer born in 1818. He was a prominent figure in the field of cartography and geographical exploration. Major's works focused on historical geography and exploration narratives, contributing to the understanding of early voyages and their impact on world knowledge. His dedication to preserving and documenting historical accounts of exploration has made his writings invaluable to scholars and history enthusiasts.

Volume I: Texts from Hakluyt's Principall Navigations (1589), together with the items added by him in 1600 and much additional material, a few documents in summary form. This volume takes the narrative to January 1586/7 and includes a descriptive list of John White's drawings of the first colony; the narrative is continued to 1590 and later in the following volume, with which the main pagination is continuous. Volume II: Texts from Hakluyt's Principall Navigations (1589), together with the items added by him in 1600 and much additional material, a few documents in summary form. This volume takes the narrative from January 1586/7 to 1590 and later. Appended is an article on the language of the Carolina Algonkian tribes by James A. Geary, with a word-list; a chapter on the archaeology of the Roanoke settlements; a detailed account of the MS and printed sources; and a map of Ralegh's Virginia This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volumes first published in 1955.