ISBN: 9780670072231 - sea of dangers: captain cook and his rivals (6 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. xi+420pp., Pictorial full colour illustrated dustjacket with col. portrait of author inside rear flap- covered in removable protective clear plastic, red papered boards with silver text to spine, bronze endpapers, hint of page seperation at title page, full page b/w map, preface, col. & b/w plts. & text, full page col. & b/w photos & illust., maps, postscript, sources, index. Sea of Dangers is the most revealing narrative so far written of Cook's astonishing voyage. Size: Thick Octavo. Book.…

Secondhand, Hardback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Geoffrey Blainey Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 432 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 in 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 including scurvy, storms and loneliness; but they also experienced the euphoria of 'discovering' new lands, and the fascination of meeting peoples so different they may as well have come from separate worlds. This is the most revealing narrative so far written of Cook's astonishing voyage along the east coast of Australia. It also casts new light on the little-known voyage by Jean de Surville; Blainey argues that the Frenchman was in the vicinity of Sydney Harbour months before Cook arrived. Eventually Cook set out to explore the hazardous Barrier Reef and find a way through Torres Strait, while the Frenchman searched for a mysterious Jewish colony in the South Pacific. In Sea of Dangers, Blainey once again takes us on a vivid journey through history, challenging accepted views. Secondhand, Hardback. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardback. 1. In 1769, two ships set out in search of a missing continent: a French merchant ship and a small British naval vessel The Endeavour, commanded by 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. Viking, 2008. First edition, first printing. A near fine copy in a very good d/w that is slightly bumped along the edges.…

Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 420pp incl index. Plus 16 pages b&w and colour photographs and plates. Maroon textured boards with silver lettering to spine. Top corners lightly bumped. Light rubbing to bottom corners and spine end. The jacket is not clipped and has only light edge-wear. A couple of small stains to verso of jacket at the top of the spine (not visible when jacket is on book). Book is now protected with a clear removable sleeve.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…