Flinders : The man who mapped Australia EPUB
by Rob Mundle
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The fascinating story of the exceptional maritime explorer, Matthew Flinders - the man who put Australia on the map.
Shipwrecks, storms, death and danger - Matthew Flinders encountered it all on his courageous quest to circumnavigate and chart the treacherous Terra Australis coastline.
From the drama of epic voyages and devastating shipwrecks; his part in the naming of Australia; his cruel imprisonment by the French on Mauritius for six long and harrowing years; the heartbreaking separation from his beloved wife; and the comfort he got from his loyal cat, Trim; to his tragic death at just forty.
This is a gripping adventure biography that details the life of Flinders, a true hero whose name is forever woven into the fabric of Australian history.
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- Publisher:Hachette Australia
- Publication Date:30/10/2012
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- ISBN:9780733630002
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:EPUB
- Publisher:Hachette Australia
- Publication Date:30/10/2012
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- ISBN:9780733630002