Sail In The South: The Great Days Of Sail Around Australia And New Zealand
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
At the height of the age of sail, the Southern Ocean roared with the white canvas of magnificent tall ships threading their way through the treacherous waters around Australia and New Zealand — and Sail in the South captures every breathtaking moment of that vanished era. Ronald Parsons chronicles the grand maritime heritage of the Southern Hemisphere, presenting a richly detailed account of the vessels, voyages, and seafarers who shaped the commercial and cultural destiny of the Antipodes, from the earliest colonial trade routes to the twilight of commercial sail. Parsons writes with the authority of a meticulous historian and the passion of a true maritime enthusiast, weaving together archival research, vivid nautical detail, and a deep respect for the men and ships that braved some of the world's most unforgiving seas. The work stands as an essential record of a transformative period in Australian and New Zealand history, illuminating the profound role that sail power played in connecting these distant colonies to the wider world. For anyone captivated by the romance of the sea and the iron-willed courage it demanded, this volume raises a question that lingers long after the final page: what truly drove men to sail to the ends of the earth?
Author: Ronald Parsons
Format: Hardback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
At the height of the age of sail, the Southern Ocean roared with the white canvas of magnificent tall ships threading their way through the treacherous waters around Australia and New Zealand — and Sail in the South captures every breathtaking moment of that vanished era. Ronald Parsons chronicles the grand maritime heritage of the Southern Hemisphere, presenting a richly detailed account of the vessels, voyages, and seafarers who shaped the commercial and cultural destiny of the Antipodes, from the earliest colonial trade routes to the twilight of commercial sail. Parsons writes with the authority of a meticulous historian and the passion of a true maritime enthusiast, weaving together archival research, vivid nautical detail, and a deep respect for the men and ships that braved some of the world's most unforgiving seas. The work stands as an essential record of a transformative period in Australian and New Zealand history, illuminating the profound role that sail power played in connecting these distant colonies to the wider world. For anyone captivated by the romance of the sea and the iron-willed courage it demanded, this volume raises a question that lingers long after the final page: what truly drove men to sail to the ends of the earth?