The Fatal Impact: The Invasion Of The South Pacific 1767-1840
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Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1966
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This book delves into the exploration and subsequent impact on the South Pacific between 1767 and 1840. It examines the interactions between European explorers, traders, and missionaries and the indigenous populations of the Pacific islands. The narrative likely explores the cultural clashes, exploitation, and long-term consequences of these encounters, offering a critical perspective on the colonial history of the region. It promises a detailed account of the transformative period when the South Pacific was significantly altered by external forces.
Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1966
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This book delves into the exploration and subsequent impact on the South Pacific between 1767 and 1840. It examines the interactions between European explorers, traders, and missionaries and the indigenous populations of the Pacific islands. The narrative likely explores the cultural clashes, exploitation, and long-term consequences of these encounters, offering a critical perspective on the colonial history of the region. It promises a detailed account of the transformative period when the South Pacific was significantly altered by external forces.