In the Hands of Providence: The Desert Journeys of David Carnegie by William J. Peasley (1995, Softcover)

Author: William J. Peasley
Publisher: St. George Books, Perth, WA
Format: Softcover
Pages: xviii, 214 pages
ISBN: 9780867780567/0867780568
Language: English
Condition: Very Good – light wear to covers; minor shelf wear to base of book

Description
In this absorbing biography, Dr William J. Peasley retraces the remarkable journeys of David Wynford Carnegie, one of Australia’s lesser-known but most determined inland explorers. Between 1896 and 1897, Carnegie led a gruelling expedition through some of the most inhospitable parts of Western Australia, facing immense challenges with perseverance, curiosity, and, as the title suggests, a sense of providence. Drawing on Carnegie’s journals and extensive historical research, Peasley offers a vivid retelling that places the reader in the heart of the desert landscapes and into the mindset of a driven young man in the twilight years of the Australian colonial frontier.

Why You’ll Love It
A compelling read for those interested in Australian exploration, outback history, and forgotten figures of colonial endeavour. Peasley’s work is both a tribute and a re-examination, breathing new life into the story of Carnegie’s desert feats and his enduring contribution to the exploration of Western Australia.