{"product_id":"lapzsrouse-ernest-scott-9781140507215","title":"Lapérouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the captivating story of Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse, the renowned French explorer whose 1785 expedition vanished mysteriously in the Pacific. This meticulously researched account, originally published in 1913, chronicles Lapérouse's life, his voyages, and the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of his ships, the \u003ci\u003eBoussole\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eAstrolabe\u003c\/i\u003e. From his early naval career to his ambitious mission to chart the Pacific, the book explores the historical context of Lapérouse's explorations and their significance in the age of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLapérouse\u003c\/i\u003e offers insights into 18th-century maritime exploration, French colonial ambitions, and the encounters between Europeans and indigenous populations in the Pacific. Delve into the theories and discoveries surrounding the fate of Lapérouse and his crew, making it an essential read for maritime history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ernest Scott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1140507214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781140507215\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e BiblioLife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/06\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.27d","brand":"Ernest Scott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48993367064831,"sku":"9781140507215","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lapzsrouse-ernest-scott-9781140507215","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}