The Expedition

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The Expedition, Overland to Port Phillip, is a story based on true facts, an actual important expedition that would prove to be a very important event for every Australian over the past 2oo years. Henry Angel, being the main character, the story being told from his point of view, had been wrongly accused and convicted of a crime, his punishment being transportation to New Holland. Upon arrival Henry worked for a farmer for a few years before being recommended to Hamilton Hume for the 1824 Overland to Port Phillip Expedition. This adventurous true story will take you on a journey along side two brave famous explorers and their brave and courageous convict servant party whom are out to redeem their wrong doings in order to be one day free again. The Overland expedition would take place in hope to fi nd better country for breeding sheep, cattle and also better soil for growing seed to harvest food and cereal crops, and for settlers to maintain their own land. Along the way the men battle treacherous ravines, mountains, valleys, fl ooded rivers in blistering heat, freezing cold, rain, thunderstorms, not too mention other numerous obstacles.

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