The Dig Tree. The Extraordinary Story of the Ill-fated Burke and Wills 1860 Expedition

In 1860, much of northern Australia was still unexplored and perilous. However, on August 20, 1860, The Victorian Exploring Expedition departed from Melbourne to journey into the Gulf of Carpentaria, marking a significant change in the understanding of this 'dark continent.' This work narrates the expedition's story.