Voyage of Discovery to Terra Australis: By William De Vlamingh in 1696-97

WEST AUSTRALIANA Aboriginal Maritime –

Presentation and discussion of Willem de Vlamingh’s navigation of the WA coast 1696-1697; p. 38-41 Vlamingh’s unsuccessful search for Aboriginal inhabitants of upper Swan River region; discovery of bark huts and fires; p. 45 Sighting of Aboriginal people near present town of Gregory; includes translation of de Vlamingh’s journal (p.82-105)

First Edition.

• ix, 113 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. #250726

• First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:

  • Rottnest Island / Wadjemup (SW WA SH50-14)
  • Swan River (SW WA SH50-14)

  Subject:

  • Vlamingh, Willem de, 1640- — Journeys — Western Australia
  • Western Australia — Discovery and exploration