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Corris, Peter: The Journal of Fletcher Christian: Together with the History of Henry Corkill
Book Number: 45023
Vintage Books USA 2005 8vo softcover 281pp. very good. po sticker on ffl. A fascinating and brilliantly told tale of rollicking ship life and the seductive charm of the Pacific.
Keywords: mutiny bounty Journal Fletcher Christian History Henry Corkill Corris Peter
Price: $14.00 |
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Penny, Mary Somers: Never a dull moment
Book Number: 45235
Narellen, N.S.W. M. S. Penny 2003 8vo softcover 338pp very good. Signed by author.
Keywords: australian biography order of australia coastal patrol Penny Mary Somers
Price: $35.00 |
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Pollon, Frances: Shopkeepers and shoppers: A social history of retailing in New South Wales from 1788
Book Number: 45258
Retail Traders' Association of New South Wales 1989 8vo softcover 382pp near fine. Written for the Retail Traders Association. Includes well known Sydney stores of past and present and interviews with Sydney retailers. Includes a History of Country sellers. Markets, Street Sellers, Arcades and Window Dressing.
Keywords: Shopkeepers and shoppers A social history of retailing in New South Wales from 1788 Pollon Frances
Price: $18.00 |
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Aughton, Peter: "Endeavour": The Story of Captain Cook's First Great Epic Voyage
Book Number: 45284
Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated October 12, 1995 8vo softcover 192pp very good. This is the story of James Cook's first epic voyage, before he was officially a Captain in the Navy. Aughton is unabashedly a fan of this working class boy who worked his way up to be the best qualified sailor in Her Majesty's Navy to lead an expedition in search of the fabled southern continent. Joseph Banks does not come across so well, portrayed as a flighty aristocratic playboy with an interest in natural history albeit one who proves hardworking and determined as well. Drawing on extensive primary sources, Aughton recounts voyage from preparations to homecoming. The many maps are useful as we relive the explorers' highlights, which include Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. They never did find the Southern Continent that was expected but did make many important astronomical observations, as well as 'discovering' Australia. The narrative is sometimes difficult to follow. It was an exciting, magnificent adventure, personally, politically and in the name of science. Fans of Dava Sobel will be interested to see where this journey fits into the history of longitutude: Harrison had invented his marine clock but this expedition could not afford such an expensive tool from the cutting edge. Instead, an astronomer made observations and referred to the nautical almanac (which was only current for the first year of the voyage) and they also plotted by dead reckoning (literally measuring their progress - not very accurate). The knowledge that Cook and his crew brought back to England was undeniably of unprecedented volume and detail; invaluable in the burgeoning Empire's race with it's European neighbours for world domination.
Keywords: Endeavour, Captain James Cook, Joseph Banks, British Sailing History.
Price: $14.00 |
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various: The Sydney Gazette & New South Wales Advertiser.Volume 1. March 5, 1803 to February 26, 1804
Book Number: 45307
Sydney. Angus & Robertson. 1982. facsimile. Large 4to. hardcover. very good. / very good d/w.
Keywords: The Sydney Gazette New South Wales Advertiser australian newspaper history
Price: $55.00 |
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various: The Sydney Gazette & New South Wales Advertiser. Volume IV & V. March 16, 1806 to Aug 30. 1807
Book Number: 45309
Sydney. Angus & Robertson. 1968. facsimile. Large 4to. hardcover. very good some wear to colth on bottom edge. / very good d/w.
Keywords: The Sydney Gazette New South Wales Advertiser australian newspaper history
Price: $55.00 |
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various: The Sydney Gazette & New South Wales Advertiser. Volume IX. January 5, 1811 to December 28, 1811
Book Number: 45312
Roebuck, Canberra 1973. facsimile. Large 4to. hardcover. very good / very good d/w.
Keywords: The Sydney Gazette New South Wales Advertiser australian newspaper history
Price: $95.00 |
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Dutton, Geoffrey: Australia's Last Explorer. Errnest Giles
Book Number: 45438
Faber and Faber 1970 8vo hardcover 175pp index, b/w illus. very good / very good d/w.
Keywords: Australia Errnest Giles Explorer australian history
Price: $18.00 |
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Slattery, Deirdre: The Australian Alps: Kosciuszko, Alpine and Namadgi National Parks
Book Number: 45507
University of Washington Press 1998 8vo softcover 223pp index, colour illus. very good+, owner's inscription inside front cover. This guide is your key to the secrets of the three national parks that stretch over Australia's spectacularly beautiful rooftop - Kosciuszko in New South Wales, Alpine in Victoria and Namadgi in the Australian Capital Territory.
Keywords: The Australian Alps Kosciuszko Alpine and Namadgi National Parks Slattery Deirdre
Price: $22.00 |
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Bailey, Sam and Jenny: Head Over Heels - A story of tragedy, triumph and romance in the Australian bush.
Book Number: 45578
ABC Books 2006 Trade paperback. Very good, top corner bumped. 246pp. The Story of Sam and Jenny Baily aired in 2000, remains one of the most popular Australian Story episodes. Here is the book.
Keywords: car accident, quadriplegic, paraplegic.
Price: $12.00 |
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