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Abel Janszoon Tasman: His Life and Voyages

Enriched edition. Unraveling the Legendary Voyages of a Dutch Navigator

by James Backhouse Walker, Penelope Hightower ...

In "Abel Janszoon Tasman: His Life and Voyages," James Backhouse Walker offers a meticulous exploration of the life of the Dutch explorer, Abel Tasman, whose voyages marked crucial developments in the European narrative of exploration during the 17th century. Walker employs a rich, descriptive literary style that captures the essence of a maritime odyssey while grounding Tasman's adventures within ... Read more

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In "Abel Janszoon Tasman: His Life and Voyages," James Backhouse Walker offers a meticulous exploration of the life of the Dutch explorer, Abel Tasman, whose voyages marked crucial developments in the European narrative of exploration during the 17th century. Walker employs a rich, descriptive literary style that captures the essence of a maritime odyssey while grounding Tasman's adventures within
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Early Tasmania

Enriched edition. Exploring Tasmania's Colonial Past: Stories of Early Settlers and Pioneer Struggles

by James Backhouse Walker, Penelope Hightower ...

In "Early Tasmania," James Backhouse Walker presents a compelling and erudite exploration of Tasmania's formative years. Through a meticulous blend of historical accounts, personal observations, and geographical insights, Walker crafts a narrative that illuminates the island's early colonial experiences, indigenous interactions, and environmental transformations. His literary style is marked by ... Read more

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In "Early Tasmania," James Backhouse Walker presents a compelling and erudite exploration of Tasmania's formative years. Through a meticulous blend of historical accounts, personal observations, and geographical insights, Walker crafts a narrative that illuminates the island's early colonial experiences, indigenous interactions, and environmental transformations. His literary style is marked by
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Early Tasmania

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by James Backhouse Walker, Isaac Lowry ...

In "Early Tasmania," James Backhouse Walker offers a profound exploration of the island's formative years, deftly intertwining history, geography, and sociology to illuminate the complexities of early colonial life. Written in an eloquent yet accessible style, Walker's narrative combines meticulous research with vivid descriptive passages, placing the environmental and human elements of Tasmania ... Read more

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In "Early Tasmania," James Backhouse Walker offers a profound exploration of the island's formative years, deftly intertwining history, geography, and sociology to illuminate the complexities of early colonial life. Written in an eloquent yet accessible style, Walker's narrative combines meticulous research with vivid descriptive passages, placing the environmental and human elements of Tasmania
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Mutiny on the Bounty

by Captain William Bligh ...

William Bligh (1754-1817) was an officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator eventually rising in rank to Vice Admiral. During his command of the "Bounty" in 1789, a notorious mutiny occurred. William Bligh and eighteen of his loyal seamen were expelled from the "Bounty" onto a small boat and began the greatest open-boat voyage in history, sailing some 4,000 miles to protection ... Read more

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William Bligh (1754-1817) was an officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator eventually rising in rank to Vice Admiral. During his command of the "Bounty" in 1789, a notorious mutiny occurred. William Bligh and eighteen of his loyal seamen were expelled from the "Bounty" onto a small boat and began the greatest open-boat voyage in history, sailing some 4,000 miles to protection
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Livingstone's African Expedition of 1858-1864, Illustrated

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A short Illustrated Narrative of Dr. Livingstone's expedition and his discoveries during the trip. ... Read more

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A short Illustrated Narrative of Dr. Livingstone's expedition and his discoveries during the trip.
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The Australian Exploration Anthology

Texts from William Dampier, Capt. Cook, Matthew Flinders, John Macdouall Stuart, John McKinlay, William Wills

by William Dampier, Captain. James Cook, Matthew Flinders, John McKinlay, William Wills, John McDouall Stuart ...

The Australian Exploration Anthology features the first-hand personal accounts of the explorers: Captain William Dampier, Captain James Cook, Matthew Flinders, John McDouall Stuart, John McKinlay and William Wills.This book charts the history of the exploration of the vast continent of Australia by the European newcomers who arrived at the last great habitable continent to be discovered. This ... Read more

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The Australian Exploration Anthology features the first-hand personal accounts of the explorers: Captain William Dampier, Captain James Cook, Matthew Flinders, John McDouall Stuart, John McKinlay and William Wills.This book charts the history of the exploration of the vast continent of Australia by the European newcomers who arrived at the last great habitable continent to be discovered. This
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A Voyage to Terra Australis Undertaken for the Purpose of Completing the Discovery of that Vast Country, volume 1 of 2

by Matthew Flinders ...

First published in 1814. "The publication in 1814 of a voyage commenced in 1801, and of which all the essential parts were concluded within three years, requires some explanation. Shipwreck and a long imprisonment prevented my arrival in England until the latter end of 1810; much had then been done to forward the account, and the charts in particular were nearly prepared for the engraver; but it ... Read more

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First published in 1814. "The publication in 1814 of a voyage commenced in 1801, and of which all the essential parts were concluded within three years, requires some explanation. Shipwreck and a long imprisonment prevented my arrival in England until the latter end of 1810; much had then been done to forward the account, and the charts in particular were nearly prepared for the engraver; but it
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Island of Java

by John Joseph Stockdale ...

This is the first and most important book about the Island of Java and is essential reading for anyone interested in Javanese history and culture.Originally published in 1811, Island of Java was the first popular work in English to describe what for many centuries was the most important island in the vast Indonesian archipelago. Like most works published during this time, Island of Java recounts ... Read more

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This is the first and most important book about the Island of Java and is essential reading for anyone interested in Javanese history and culture.Originally published in 1811, Island of Java was the first popular work in English to describe what for many centuries was the most important island in the vast Indonesian archipelago. Like most works published during this time, Island of Java recounts
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THE GREAT TRAVELS & TRAVELLERS - The Incredible True Tales of Celebrated Navigators and Their Journeys (Illustrated)

Historical Journeys of Celebrated Navigators

by Jules Verne ...

Translated by Dora Leigh, N. D'Anvers ...

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE GREAT TRAVELS & TRAVELLERS - The Incredible True Tales of Celebrated Navigators and Their Journeys (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This 3 Volume series takes the readers on an unforgettable journey from 505 BCE till 19th Century recounting extraordinary tales of exploration and navigators. Verne's ... Read more

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This carefully crafted ebook: "THE GREAT TRAVELS & TRAVELLERS - The Incredible True Tales of Celebrated Navigators and Their Journeys (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This 3 Volume series takes the readers on an unforgettable journey from 505 BCE till 19th Century recounting extraordinary tales of exploration and navigators. Verne's
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Captain's Wife

by Abby Jane Morrell ...

"Gives the reader a woman's perspective on life at sea aboard a schooner when conditions under sail were uncomfortable and, at times, dangerous." — The Northern MarinerDuring the nineteenth century it became increasingly common for merchant service masters to take their wives to sea, particularly in the whaling industry, where voyages of 2–3 years were not uncommon. Reflecting the sailors ... Read more

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"Gives the reader a woman's perspective on life at sea aboard a schooner when conditions under sail were uncomfortable and, at times, dangerous." — The Northern MarinerDuring the nineteenth century it became increasingly common for merchant service masters to take their wives to sea, particularly in the whaling industry, where voyages of 2–3 years were not uncommon. Reflecting the sailors
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Captain Cook, His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries

by Kingston, W.H.G. ...

This book is not a series of fictitious adventures of the great Captain Cook, the eighteenth century navigator and explorer, but a straightforward statement of his life and achievements. It is therefore more of a biography than an adventure book for boys. However, the man was so great that his biography can indeed be read as a well-written book of adventures. According to Wikipedia: "William Henry ... Read more

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This book is not a series of fictitious adventures of the great Captain Cook, the eighteenth century navigator and explorer, but a straightforward statement of his life and achievements. It is therefore more of a biography than an adventure book for boys. However, the man was so great that his biography can indeed be read as a well-written book of adventures. According to Wikipedia: "William Henry
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Madagascar

History of the Great Island

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Madagascar, that some called the Great Britain of Africa, is one of the largest islands in the world. It is said to have been discovered by Europeans in the year 1506. By the Portuguese it was called the island of St. Lawrence, either in honour of its discoverer, Lawrence Almeida, or, as stated by early writers, in accordance with a custom prevailing among them, in honour of the saint on whose day ... Read more

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Madagascar, that some called the Great Britain of Africa, is one of the largest islands in the world. It is said to have been discovered by Europeans in the year 1506. By the Portuguese it was called the island of St. Lawrence, either in honour of its discoverer, Lawrence Almeida, or, as stated by early writers, in accordance with a custom prevailing among them, in honour of the saint on whose day
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