Journal of a Tour of Discovery Across the Blue Mountains in New South Wales in the Year 1813

Acquired From: Gowrie Galleries

Colouring: Uncoloured

Condition: Very Good

Confirmed: Yes

Dealers ID No.: M407

Description: This journal is a firsthand account written by Gregory Blaxland detailing one of the earliest successful European expeditions across the Blue Mountains in 1813. Alongside William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth, Blaxland led the historic expedition that opened the western interior of New South Wales to colonial expansion. The journal captures not only the physical challenges of the crossing but also the natural landscape, observations of flora and fauna, and the strategic planning involved in overcoming the formidable terrain.nRegarded as a foundational document in Australian exploration history, this work provides insight into colonial perspectives and the ambitions of early European settlers. It marks a pivotal moment in the expansion of British settlement beyond the Cumberland Plain.

First published: London: B.J. Holdsworth, 1823

Mapmaker: Blaxland, Gregory (1773-1853)

Notes: Purchase details

Primary Category: Book/Atlas

Rarity: R1 Extremely rare – occasionally seen on the market

Technique: Book

This state: 1823