Description: Sea of Dangers by Geoffrey Blainey Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description 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 ... Publisher Description 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 others existence. This is the stirring tale of these rival ships and the men who sailed in them. Cooks first long voyage was one of the most remarkable in recorded history. He not only sailed around the world, following the most difficult route any navigator had ever attempted; he also changed the maps of the world. In heavy seas he made a more thorough search for the missing continent-believed to lie somewhere between New Zealand and South America-than had ever been made. He was the first to explore most of the New Zealand coast and a vast stretch of the east coast of Australia, and the first to explore the longest reef in the world, the Great Barrier Reef. In Jakarta and Cape Town, and in the seas between them, Cook lost a third of his crew to tropical illnesses, after earlier saving them from scurvy. The ship in which he circled the world was not much larger in area than a tennis court. Along with the de Surville vessel, the sea was an arena of international rivalry, for during his voyage Cook encountered Dutch, Spanish, French, and Portuguese competitors and suspicions. 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. Author Biography Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australias 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 Australias highest honor, Companion in the Order of Australia. He lives in Melbourne. Details ISBN 1566638259 ISBN-13 9781566638258 Title Sea of Dangers Author Geoffrey Blainey Format Hardcover Year 2009 Pages 336 Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc GE_Item_ID:137154065; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Sea of Dangers : Captain Cook and His Rivals in the South Pacific
Number of Pages: 336 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Dee Publisher, Ivan R.
Item Height: 1.2 in
Topic: Cultural Heritage, Military / Naval, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, Adventurers & Explorers, General, Essays & Travelogues, Expeditions & Discoveries, Oceania
Publication Year: 2009
Genre: Nature, Travel, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 22.9 Oz
Item Length: 9.4 in
Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Item Width: 6.4 in
Format: Hardcover
