Spinifex and Sand by David W. Carnegie

Spinifex and Sand by David W. CarnegieIn 1896 1897, the Hon. David Wynford Carnegie, born in 1871, youngest son of the Earl of Southesk, led one of the last great expeditions in the exploration of Australia. His route from Lake Darlot to Halls Creek and return, took thirteen months and covered over three thousand miles. Carnegie financed his expedition from the results of a successful gold strike at Lake Darlot. Arriving in Australia in 1892, with his friend, Lord Percy Douglas, he learnt

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