Sea Explorers of Australia

This book tells the story of the different waves of explorers, traders, fishermen and navigators who had knowledge of Australia hundreds of years before Captain James Cook sailed up the east coast. From Aborigines, who were the first settlers of this country, to the Chinese, Macassans, Dutch, French, British and Antarctic explorers.

Well researched, with historical maps, portraits and beautiful illustrations by Jan Wade, Sea Explorers of Australia brings to life Australian history for children.