Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals in the South Pacific - Tapa dura

Blainey, Geoffrey

 
9781566638258: Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals in the South Pacific
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ISBN 10: 1566638259 ISBN 13: 9781566638258
Editorial: Ivan R. Dee, 2009

Sinopsis

In 1769 two ships set out independently in search of a missing continent: a French merchant ship, the St. Jean-Baptiste, commanded by Jean de Surville, and a small British naval vessel, the Endeavour, commanded by Captain James Cook. That Christmas, in New Zealand waters, the two captains were almost within sight of each other, though neither knew of the other’s existence. This is the stirring tale of these rival ships and the men who sailed in them. Geoffrey Blainey brings his marvelous storytelling powers to bear on this fascinating and important adventure, drawing us brilliantly into the lives of the major figures.

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Acerca del autor

Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia's most important historians, has also written A Short History of the World, A Short History of the 20th Century, and Black Kettle and Full Moon. He holds Australia's highest honor, Companion in the Order of Australia. He lives in Melbourne.

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Editorial
Ivan R. Dee
Año de publicación
2009
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1566638259
ISBN 13 
9781566638258
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
352
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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