Flinders - The Man Who Mapped Australia (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Hachette Australia
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	November 2016
Authors:	Rob Mundle
Dimensions:	196 x 128 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-0-7336-3738-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Promotions
LSN:	0-7336-3738-8
Barcode:	9780733637384

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