Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals - Softcover

Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good +. MARITIME EXPLORATION -Two ships set out in search of a missing continent- the St Jean-Baptiste,Âa French merchant ship commanded by Jean de Surville, and theÂEndeavour, a small British naval vessel captained by James Cook. Distinguished historian Geoffrey Blainey tells the story of these rival ships and the men who sailed them. Just before Christmas 1769, the two captains were almost close enough to see one another - and yet they did not know of each other's existence. Both crews battled extreme hardships but also experienced the euphoria of 'discovering' new lands. Sea of Dangers is the most revealing narrative so far written of Cook's astonishing voyage. It also casts new light on the little-known journey by de Surville; Blainey argues that he was in the vicinity of Sydney Harbour months before Cook arrived.'A master storyteller's account of the way fantasy and rumour have driven science and exploration' -ÂWeekend Australian' Blainey's characteristic curiosity raises new questions about Cook and his reputation' - The Age Previously published: 2008. xi, 420, [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 23 cm. #130725/290126 Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Journeys Surville, Jean François de, 1717-1770 Endeavour (Ship) St. Jean Baptiste (Ship) Australia -- Discovery and exploration -- French Australia -- Discovery and exploration -- British Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Artikel-Nr. 91739

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