Java La Grande: The Portuguese Discovery Of Australia
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.
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Java La Grande: The Portuguese Discovery Of Australia chronicles a compelling historical argument, presenting evidence that Portuguese navigators reached Australia long before Captain Cook. This meticulously researched work uncovers forgotten maps and archival documents, illustrating a fascinating alternative narrative of early European exploration in the Southern Hemisphere. Fitzgerald's scholarship details the intricate maritime routes and political motivations of the era, challenging conventional understandings of Australia's initial European contact. The narrative argues for a re-evaluation of historical records, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in global discovery.
Author: Lawrence Fitzgerald
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, The Publishers
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Java La Grande: The Portuguese Discovery Of Australia chronicles a compelling historical argument, presenting evidence that Portuguese navigators reached Australia long before Captain Cook. This meticulously researched work uncovers forgotten maps and archival documents, illustrating a fascinating alternative narrative of early European exploration in the Southern Hemisphere. Fitzgerald's scholarship details the intricate maritime routes and political motivations of the era, challenging conventional understandings of Australia's initial European contact. The narrative argues for a re-evaluation of historical records, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in global discovery.