{"product_id":"the-journey-of-burke-and-wills-by-max-colwell","title":"The Journey of Burke and Wills by Max Colwell","description":"\u003ci\u003eFree shipping within Australia, international delivery available\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Journey of Burke and Wills recounts the ambitious and ill-fated 1860 expedition to cross the Australian continent from south to north. Led by Robert O'Hara Burke, a man of complex character and questionable bushcraft, the venture began with high-spirited pageantry in a gold-rich Melbourne. Equipped with grand resources, including camels and extensive stores, the party soon encountered the harsh realities of the unknown interior. Max Colwell chronicles the transition from high-stakes aspiration to a harrowing struggle for survival, marked by internal conflict, physical exhaustion, and the tragic abandonment of the Cooper’s Creek depot. Featuring a remarkable collection of over 180 illustrations—including rare works by expedition artist Dr Ludwig Becker—this narrative brings to life the drama and human folly of a mission that became a defining Australian myth. It is a compelling investigation into the character flaws and monumental decisions that turned a national triumph into a haunting tale of heroism and catastrophe. This account serves as a definitive exploration of one of history’s most gripping and sombre survival stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed (good, see images, dust jacket wear, dust jacket tear, some cover markings, and handwritten dedication)\u003cbr\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003eISBN 0867772514","brand":"Blue Pigeon Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46372490739862,"sku":"az_TDZER8JFFVOD","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/5189\/4422\/files\/3577_60a49bfb-19ed-4472-ae2b-a17ebcb866bb.jpg?v=1778029922","url":"https:\/\/bluepigeongoods.com\/products\/the-journey-of-burke-and-wills-by-max-colwell","provider":"Blue Pigeon Goods Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}