Charles Sturt
1795 - 1869
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Biography
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.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Few men had undergone such fatigue as I have, for such a small result.
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I have looked at this country enough now to know that it is hopeless to look for water upon it.
3
It can be of no practical utility. It can only be of value in the eyes of those who are peculiarly fond of a superabundant supply of elbow room.
4
I am already in a state of mind to rest from the enemy of European blood and to be quietly buried at once.
5
It is a barbarous journey, and one that, for the Australian colonies, had no charm.