{"product_id":"2026770001054-secondhand-oceana-the-tempestuous-voyage-of-j-a-froude-1884-1885","title":"Oceana: The Tempestuous Voyage of J. A. Froude, 1884 \u0026 1885","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this captivating and historically vital travelogue, legendary historian Geoffrey Blainey edits and introduces a definitive centenary edition of J. A. Froude's classic Oceana. Originally penned following Froude's tumultuous journeys through Australia and New Zealand in 1884 and 1885, the narrative stands as a monumental, often controversial 19th-century critique of the British Empire's colonies in the South Pacific. Froude’s sharp observations explore the growing pains, political friction, and cultural identity of early Australasian societies as they stood on the precipice of nationhood.\n\nThis edition serves as an invaluable reference copy for historians, students of colonial development, and collectors of historic Pacific travel literature. Blainey's masterful introductory framework breathes fresh context into Froude's elegant prose, balancing the Victorian author's imperial biases with modern historical insights. Presented as a clean, crisp hardback complete with its beautifully preserved original dust jacket—featuring elegant typography and classical imagery—this 1985 volume is a crucial cornerstone for understanding the shared heritage and shifting topographies of Australia and New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826064208091,"sku":"2026770001054-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/aa4832dc-ea0a-4b2d-a476-a89a47cb4fd5.png?v=1780311878","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001054-secondhand-oceana-the-tempestuous-voyage-of-j-a-froude-1884-1885","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}