The First Discovery Of Australia And New Guinea
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: George Collingridge
Binding: Paperback
Published: Pan Books, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Slightly creased spine.
This historical account, The First Discovery Of Australia And New Guinea, meticulously chronicles the initial encounters and subsequent mapping of these vast southern lands. It presents a scholarly examination of the voyages and observations that shaped early European understanding of the region, drawing upon a wealth of primary sources. The narrative details the challenges faced by early navigators and the significant geographical revelations that redefined global cartography. Readers will find an authoritative and comprehensive overview of a pivotal period in maritime history and colonial expansion, illustrating the profound impact of these discoveries on both the indigenous populations and the wider world.
Author: George Collingridge
Binding: Paperback
Published: Pan Books, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Slightly creased spine.
This historical account, The First Discovery Of Australia And New Guinea, meticulously chronicles the initial encounters and subsequent mapping of these vast southern lands. It presents a scholarly examination of the voyages and observations that shaped early European understanding of the region, drawing upon a wealth of primary sources. The narrative details the challenges faced by early navigators and the significant geographical revelations that redefined global cartography. Readers will find an authoritative and comprehensive overview of a pivotal period in maritime history and colonial expansion, illustrating the profound impact of these discoveries on both the indigenous populations and the wider world.