Fridays at the Library presents “Australia Circumnavigated: celebrating the achievements and legacy of Matthew Flinders”

Matthew Flinders2-5pm, Friday 7 November 2014

Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Institute Building, State Library of SA

Corner North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, Adelaide

An afternoon of talks and discussion featuring expert speakers visiting from the UK, including

  • Kenneth Morgan, editor of the Matthew Flinders’ Investigator journals to be published early in 2015
  • Mike Barritt, president of the Hakluyt Society, publisher of the new edition
  • Peter Ashley, author of The Indomitable Captain Matthew Flinders, R.N.

The visiting speakers will be joined by three prominent Australian Flinders scholars, Jean Fornasiero, Danielle Clode and Dany Breelle.

Light refreshments served.

Free entry, no bookings required.

Enquiries 8201 3069 or special.collections@flinders.edu.au

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