In the final super-sized episode (part 8) of the Burke and Wills Expedition, we take a look at the fate of John King – the last unaccounted for member of the VEE. We then cover the aftermath of the expedition, and look at the legacy of Burke and Wills and Victorian Exploring Expedition.
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Select Resources and Links
The following are some good books and links regarding the Burke and Wills Expedition.
The Dig Tree: A True Story of Bravery, Insanity, and the Race to Discover Australia’s Wild Frontier by Sarah Murgatroyd – Excellent book on the expedition.
Burke and Wills: The Triumph and Tragedy of Australia’s Most Famous by Peter FitzSimons – Another well done book on the expedition.
Cooper’s Creek: Tragedy and Adventure in the Australian Outback by Alan Moorehead is another good book, but it is dated (it was written in 1963).
Burke and Wills Digital Archive – Online collection of all the original source material – as well as links to other resources – for the expedition.
Sketches of Ludwig Becker – Becker’s wonderful sketches and drawings are in the State Library of Victoria.
Dig: The Burke & Wills Research Gateway – Great online resource from the State Library of Victoria.
Menindee – by Neil Murray – Cool song about the Burke and Wills Expedition.
Wikipedia links
