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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10562124415268 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1429 (8) |
| Category: |
Australia |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
THE VOYAGE OF TORRES
by Brett Hilder
foreword by Carlos M. Fernandez-Shaw
DESCRIPTION
ISBN: 070221275X
Format: medium hardcover with dust jacket
Published: University of Queensland Press 1980, 1st edition
Size (mm): 190 w x 245 h x 20 d
Pages: 194
SKU: A4/2512/U235
ABOUT
Reconstructs the discovery and navigation of the Torres Strait between Australia and Southern New Guinea by Spanish Captain Luis Baez de Torres in 1606.
Which passage did he use through the strait? Did he see the mainland of Australia? Which islands did he stop at? Captain Brett Hilder gathered together all the clues and set out to establish the day-to-day route of Torres from his landfall to the end of his voyage in Manila.
Includes monochrome images and illustrations, maps. Maps on end papers.
CONDITION
Immaculate with only light shelf wear on dust jacket and page edges and gift inscription on end paper, otherwise near new. Images depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce locally.
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