Great South Land

This audiobook delves into the early European explorations of Australia, focusing on the 17th-century Dutch mariners who first mapped much of the continent’s coastlines while largely refraining from claiming territory or establishing settlements. It highlights key voyages, including Willem Janszoon’s 1606 expedition aboard the Duyfken, and traces subsequent Dutch discoveries, leading up to British exploration. Rob Mundle offers a compelling account of these maritime adventures that set the stage for Australia’s eventual colonization.