{"product_id":"2026200001371-secondhand-the-viking-of-van-diemens-land-the-stormy-life-of-jorgen-jorgensen","title":"The Viking Of Van Diemen's Land: The Stormy Life Of Jorgen Jorgensen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Plastic sleeve protector on dust jacket, yellowed block\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling historical biography, The Viking Of Van Diemen's Land: The Stormy Life Of Jorgen Jorgensen, chronicles the extraordinary and tumultuous existence of Jorgen Jorgensen, a figure whose life spanned multiple continents and roles. The narrative details his improbable journey from a Danish adventurer to a self-proclaimed king, and later, a convict in the harsh penal colony of Van Diemen's Land. Clune and Stephensen vividly portray a man of relentless spirit, whose escapades included whaling, espionage, and political intrigue. This account presents a gripping look at a truly unique historical character, illustrating the dramatic forces that shaped early colonial Australia and the broader European landscape of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48378177290459,"sku":"2026200001371-SECONDHAND","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/1f9f1bc2-1065-4972-b451-75e143a5cc21.png?v=1773689245","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200001371-secondhand-the-viking-of-van-diemens-land-the-stormy-life-of-jorgen-jorgensen","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}