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Two ships set out in search of a missing continent: the St Jean-Baptiste, a French merchant ship commanded by Jean de Surville, and the Endeavour, 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.
Author - Geoffrey Blainey
Published in 2009 by Penguin Books
Soft cover / 432 Pages
Illustrations - 12 pages of colour and B/W plates
Condition - Very good
Book stock no - 1508
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Two ships set out in search of a missing continent: the St Jean-Baptiste, a French merchant ship commanded by Jean de Surville, and the Endeavour, 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.
Author - Geoffrey Blainey
Published in 2009 by Penguin Books
Soft cover / 432 Pages
Illustrations - 12 pages of colour and B/W plates
Condition - Very good
Book stock no - 1508
Showroom: View at BRIDGE EMPORIUM, 402A Main North Road, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND.
See the HOME PAGE for current OPENING HOURS.
Pick up in Store - Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS, Cash accepted
Delivery available in New Zealand only, via NZ POST - Postage $7.70 (up to 3 working days) with a Rural surcharge of $5.70 where it applies. Or by COURIER POST (next working day) - cost $9.70 plus the Rural Surcharge if applicable.
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Free Delivery for Book orders over $100
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