"Early Explorations in New South Wales" chronicles the adventurous expeditions led by John Wilson and John Price as they venture into the uncharted interior of New South Wales in 1798. Amidst the backdrop of a fledgling penal colony, this narrative reveals the challenges and discoveries faced by a diverse group of explorers, including convicts and soldiers, as they seek to quell rumors of distant lands. The diaries of John Price, the only literate member of the party, provide a vivid account of their journey, offering insights into early Australian exploration and the interactions with the land and its Indigenous peoples.

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