In 1282, Carlos de Tanez becomes the head of one of Portugal's most
influential and wealthiest noble families. It was a time of change
and discovery and Carlos takes advantage of this change, and sails
out on a voyage of discovery that takes him around Cape Horn and
into the Pacific and to eventually discover the virgin lands of
what was later to be known as New Zealand. Gathering male workers
and women as slaves from the Americas and the Pacific islands, he
finally abandons them all into four small settlements in the two
main islands of the future New Zealand, before setting sail to
return to Europe, thereby providing the ancestors of the Maori
people. The young Castilian Juan Kupez was only sixteen when he
joins the expedition. Taken from a depressing life of drudgery and
derogation, he eagerly grasps at the opportunity, and his bright
and friendly disposition quickly establishes his personality and
worth amongst his fellow adventurers. Unfortunately he also has to
cope with the animosity of a youth only slightly older than
himself, and this changing relationship presents him with growing
challenges and conflicts which begin to shape his future. After a
series of mishaps and near disasters out in the Pacific, Juan
returns to their New Zealand base where he is reunited with his
adversary, and where human relationships are strained, twisted and
explored.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2012 |
First published: |
September 2012 |
Authors: |
Kerry Hugh Dillon
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
274 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5001-0743-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Adventure / thriller >
General
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LSN: |
1-5001-0743-3 |
Barcode: |
9781500107437 |
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