Madness, Betrayal and the Lash: The Epic Voyage of Captain George Vancouver
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The tragic story of Captain Vancouver, a great explorer whose triumphs were overshadowed by public humiliation. From 1792 to 1795, George Vancouver sailed the Pacific waters as captain of a major expedition of discovery and imperial ambition. Britain had its eyes on Pacific North America, and Vancouver valiantly charted four thousand miles of coastline from California to Alaska. His voyage was one of history's greatest feats of maritime daring, scientific...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1553653130
ISBN13:9781553653134
Release Date:February 2010
Publisher:Douglas & McIntyre
Length:254 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
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Americas Canada Canadian England Europe Expeditions & Discoveries Historical History WorldCustomer Reviews
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