"It is a barbarous journey, and one that, for the Australian colonies, had no charm."
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About Charles Sturt
Charles Sturt (1795-1869) was a British explorer who made several significant expeditions into the interior of Australia in the early 19th century. He is best known for his exploration of the Murray-Darling river system, which he famously identified during his 1829-1830 expedition. Sturt played a pivotal role in mapping out the geography of central Australia, contributing greatly to the understanding of the continent's vast and arid interior.
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