Across the Burning Continent: The Epic Trek That Tested Australia's Limits

In 1860, two men-Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills-set out to cross Australia from south to north, attempting a feat no European had ever completed. Across the Burning Continent offers beginners a clear, informative look at this daring but tragic expedition, revealing both the ambition that fueled it and the missteps that shaped its outcome. This narrative guides readers through the cha...