Publications relating to the Burke & Wills Expedition
A precis of some of the more popular books is included below;
'Melbourne to the Gulf: A Brief History of the Burke & Wills Expedition' by Dave Phoenix.
This short history
outlines the progress of the expedition in 17 easy chapters. It can be read or downloaded as an e-book at Burke and Wills Web;
'Burke and Wills Outback Conference 2003 : Cloncurry, Qld.' 186 pages, many monochrome maps, illustrations and photographs.
ISBN: 0646447025.
A book of the presentations given at the Burke & Wills Outback Conferences was published by the Society. Although now out of print, copies of the book can be found in most State Libraries.
For people interested in a general description of the expedition, the following two books are available :
'The Dig Tree' by Sarah Murgatroyd, 2002.
'Cooper's Creek' by Alan Moorehead, 1963
A more detailed look at the background of the expedition and its role in shaping Victorian history can be found in :
'Burke & Wills - From Melbourne to Myth' by Tim Bonyhady,
Balmain, NSW, David Ell Press, 1991.
ISBN: 090819791
The paintings of Ludwig Becker, artist and naturalist with the Expedition, have been reproduced in :
'Ludwig Becker' edited by Dr Marjorie Tipping,
Carlton, Vic., Melbourne University Press, 1979.
ISBN: 052284189
Hermann Beckler's journal was translated from German and published by Stephen Jeffries as :
'A Journey To Coopers Creek by Hermann Beckler' edited by Stephen Jefferies,
Carlton, Vic., Melbourne University Press, 1993.
ISBN: 0522844847
A more detailed list of publications relating to the Expedition can be found here :
The Burke & Wills Historical Society Incorporated in Victoria since 2005 A00047136E
