Cooper's Creek by Alan Moorehead

"Cooper's Creek" is a historical account of the 1860 Australian expedition led by Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills. The book details their ambitious journey to cross the Australian continent from south to north and back, a journey that resulted in the tragic deaths of both men. The author meticulously details the planning and execution of the expedition, the harsh realities of the Australian outback, and the complex personalities of the two men, while also providing a broader context of the era's fascination with exploration and scientific discovery.

The 8508th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 33

Since this book was first published in 1963, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 33.0.

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