Banks
a riveting account of one of the world's most famous explorers, a story of lust, science, adventure, and voyages of discovery, from the award-winning author of banjo, sister viv and hudson fysh
$32.16
- Paperback
496 pages
- Release Date
28 July 2021
Summary
Sir Joseph Banks: Passion, Science, and Exploration
Sir Joseph Banks was a man of passion whose influence spanned the globe. A fearless adventurer, his fascination with beautiful women was only trumped by his obsession with the natural world and his lust for scientific knowledge.
Fabulously wealthy, Banks was the driving force behind monumental voyages and scientific discoveries in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733340512 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733340512 |
| Author: | Grantlee Kieza |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | ABC Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Release Date: | 28 July 2021 |
| Weight: | 535g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 155mm x 31mm |
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About The Author
Grantlee Kieza
Award-winning journalist Grantlee Kieza OAM held senior editorial positions at The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and The Courier-Mail for many years and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his writing. He is a Walkley Award finalist and the author of seventeen acclaimed books, including the recent bestsellers Macquarie, Banjo, Mrs Kelly, Monash, Sons of the Southern Cross and Bert Hinkler.
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