{"product_id":"mariners-on-the-margins-david-prior-9781922830852","title":"Mariners on the Margins: plundering seals in Colonial Australasia: Plundering Seals in Colonial Australasia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMariners on the Margins\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating account that traces the history of Colonials who hunted seals across the Fishery to the point of extinction. Most only survived with the help of First Nations people who had hunted seals sustainably for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first such narrative exposing the full story of this industry. Through his extensive research, David Prior gives you rare insights into a neglected chapter of Australia's history. From respectable ship owners like Robert Campbell to daring pirates like Black-Jack Anderson, this book presents a range of personalities living marginal lives, motivated by greed and competition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe transported into a maritime world full of intrigue and suspense as you navigate the rise and decline of a roller coaster industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Prior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1922830852\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781922830852\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"David Prior","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437144092927,"sku":"9781922830852","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_34b760d9-f7a0-40d2-b04a-45099c93660f.jpg?v=1777160165","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mariners-on-the-margins-david-prior-9781922830852","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}