Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals in the South Pacific by Blainey, Geoffrey

Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals in the South Pacific (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781566638258)

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Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals in the South Pacific by Blainey, Geoffrey

Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals in the South Pacific

$27.50
Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals in the South Pacific by Blainey, Geoffrey

Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals in the South Pacific

$27.50
Format: Hardcover
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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 other's existence. This is the stirring tale of these rival ships and the men who sailed in them. 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: Geoffrey Blainey
ISBN-10: 1566638259
ISBN-13: 9781566638258
Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher
Language: English
Published: 05/16/2009
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.34w x 1.23d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/09/2009 pg. 35
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2009
Booklist 04/15/2009 pg. 17
By Geoffrey Blainey
By Geoffrey Blainey
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Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia's 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 Australia's highest honor, Companion in the Order of Australia. He lives in Melbourne.

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