It is said that Matthew Flinders was inspired by the thought of adventure after reading the novel "Robinson Crusoe". He was also inspired by the journals of Captain James Cook.
It is said that Matthew Flinders was inspired tobecome a sailor by the thought of adventure after reading the novel "Robinson Crusoe". He was also inspired by the journals of Captain James Cook.
Matthew Flinders was inspired by reports of Captain James Cook's voyages, but it was after reading Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" that he decided he wanted to be an explorer and sailor.
Matthew Flinders did not decide to become famous. He was not even famous in his own time. Flinders is now recognised for his meticulous and thorough attention when circumnavigating and charting Australia, as well as for his other exploration successes. Flinders was not interested in fame: he was inspired to be a sea explorer.
Matthew Flinders's full name was simply Matthew Flinders.
Matthew Flinders decided to explore places when he read Robinson Crusoe books. While it is true that the novel "Robinson Crusoe" inspired Matthew Flinders to become an explorer, there was more to it than that. He was also inspired by the journals of Captain James Cook. Matthew Flinders circumnavigated Australia, meaning he explored the coastline, for the purpose of filling in the gaps of the charts and maps made by previous explorers. In doing so, he was to note any other sites that might be used for future colonies.
Matthew Flinders' mum was Susanah.
Matthew Flinders was born in England.
Matthew Flinders was a sea explorer.
Matthew Flinders was born in Donington, Lincolnshire, England.
Matthew Flinders travelled by ship. He was a sea explorer.
Matthew Flinders' Cat was created in 2002.