<p>In "An Expedition to the South-Eastward of Perth, Western Australia," John Septimus Roe presents an incisive account of his exploratory journey through the largely uncharted regions of Australia in the early 19th century. Written with a meticulous attention to detail, Roe'Äôs narrative combines scientific observation with vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and indigenous flora and fauna, illuminating both the beauty and the challenges...