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VOLUME I.

Chapter I character of the Australian continent—­of its rivers—­
             peculiarity of the Darling—­sudden floods to which it is
             subject—­character of the Murray—­its periodical rise—­Bounty
             of Providence—­geological position of the two rivers—­
          
   observations—­results—­sir Thomas Mitchell’s journey to the
             Darling—­its junction with the Murray—­anecdote of
             Mr. Shannon—­captain Grey’s expedition—­captain Sturt’s
             journey—­Mr. Eyre’s second expedition—­voyage of the
             Beagle—­Mr. Oxley’s opinions—­state of the interior in 1828—­
             character of its plains and rivers—­junction of the
             Darling—­fossil bed of the Murray—­former state of the
             continent—­theory of the interior.

Chapter ii preparations for departure—­arrival at Moorundi—­native
             guides—­names of the party—­sir John Barrow’s minute—­reports
             of Laidley’s ponds—­climate of the Murray—­progress up the
             river—­arrival at lake Bonney—­grassy plains—­Camboli’s
             home—­tragical events in that neighbourhood—­Pulcanti—­
             arrival at the Rufus—­visit to the native families—­return
             of Mr. Eyre to Moorundi—­departure of Mr. Browne to
             the eastward.

Chapter III Mr. Browne’s return—­his account of the country—­change of
             scene—­continued rain—­Toonda joins the party—­story of the
             massacre—­leave lake Victoria—­accident to flood—­turn