Narrative of an expedition of exploration in north-western Australia / by Herbert Basedow
- Bib ID:
- 4811159
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Basedow, Herbert, 1881-1933
- Description:
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- Carlisle, W.A. : Hesperian Press, 2009
- xv, 248 p. : ill., ports., facsim. ; 25 cm.
- ISBN:
- 9780859054539
- Series:
- Western Australian Explorers' Diaries Project.
- Summary:
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In 1916 scientist and explorer, Dr Herbert Basedow, was requested by the government to examine a remote Kimberley prospect for the strategic tungsten mineral, scheelite. His journal details the geology, flora, fauna and Aboriginals of the Kimberley frontier and the Wyndham area.
- Notes:
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- "First published in the Transactions of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australia Branch, vol. XVIII, Session 1916-1917. Adelaide, 1918."--P. iv.
- Sketch plan of north-west coast of Australia /Herbert Basedow (Session 1916-17 Vol. XVIII) in separate slip case.
- At head of title: The Western Australian Explorers' Diaries Project, incorporating the historical records of Western Australia.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Subject:
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- Basedow, Herbert, 1881-1933
- Natural history -- Western Australia
- Aboriginal Australians -- Western Australia -- Kimberley
- Geology -- Western Australia
- Religions - Christianity - Missionaries
- Religions - Christianity - Missions
- Art - Rock art - Painting
- Sites - Mortuary sites and cemeteries
- Art - Carving and engraving - Boab nuts
- Art - Rock art - Engraving
- Worrorra people (K17) (WA SD51-16)
- Art - Subjects - Wandjina
- Dance - Ceremonial
- Transport - Water - Canoes
- Settlement and contacts - Explorers
- Kimberley (W.A.) -- Discovery and exploration
- Glenelg River (W Vic SJ54-07, SJ54-08)
- Derby (WA West Kimberley SE51-07)
- Iwany / Sunday Island (WA West Kimberley SE51-03)
- Port George IV (WA West Kimberley SD51-16)
- Oombulgurri (WA Forrest East Kimberley SD52-10)
- Port Hedland (WA East Pilbara SF50-04)
- Terms of Use:
- 2009 Hesperian Press and the Western Australian Explorers' Diaries Project.
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2079 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1933
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2009
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