Scoundrels & Eccentrics of the Pacific
$31.99
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
13 June 2018
Summary
Scoundrels & Eccentrics of the Pacific is a new title delving into the adventurers who once made the great Pacific their playground - from likeable dreamers to outright conmen, slavers and pirates, and even one self-titled Queen Emma.
There’s the extraordinary tale of James Proctor who used his wooden leg to trick natives in coming aboard his ship so he could spirit them away as slaves; or French priest Fr Rougier who used his position to amass a fortune, eventually became the “Ki…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781988516219 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1988516218 |
| Author: | John Dunmore |
| Publisher: | Upstart Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Upstart Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 13 June 2018 |
| Weight: | 510g |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
John Dunmore
John Dunmore, CNZM, DLitt, Fellow of the Royal Society of NZ, and holder of two of France’s most prestigious awards, the Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur and the Ordre des Palmes Academiques, has written over 30 books in his stellar career as a Pacific historian.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.