On the subject of emigration, it is not my intention to dwell at any length.
Charles Sturt Quotes
The main consideration with those who, possessing some capital, propose to emigrate as the means of improving their condition, is, the society likely to be found in the land fixed on for their future residence.
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Birth: | 18th April, 1795 |
Death: | 16th June, 1869 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Administrator, Explorer |
Charles Napier Sturt was a British explorer of Australia, and part of the European exploration of Australia. He led several expeditions into the interior of the continent, starting from both Sydney and later from Adelaide. His expeditions traced several of the westward-flowing rivers, establishing that they all merged into the Murray River. He was searching to determine if there was an "inland sea".
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