Preparations

Sketch of Sepoy with camel

Once the funds had been raised, the Royal Society’s Exploration Committee set about finding the right people to join the expedition, organise provisions and transport, and buy all he necessary equipment.

These preparations and the departure of the expedition from Royal Park were well documented by contemporary journalists and artists.

The Applicants
Camels
Stores and Supplies
William Strutt and the Art of Exploration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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