The Great Race: The Race Between the English and the French to Complete the Map of Australia

— —

David Hill

The Great Race

The Race Between the English and the French to Complete the Map of Australia

David Hill

$22.99

Paperback

In stock
Ready to ship

QTY:

English

WILLIAM HEINEMANN
03 September 2013

Biography: historical, political & military; History; Australasian & Pacific history; Geographical discovery & exploration

On the afternoon of 8 April 1802, in the remote southern ocean, two explorers had a remarkable chance encounter. Englishman Matthew Flinders and Frenchman Nicolas Baudin had been sent by their governments on the same quest: to explore the uncharted coast of the great south land and find out whether the west and east coasts, four thousand kilometres apart, were part of the same island. And so began the three-year race to compile the definitive map of Australia. Written from diaries and other first-hand accounts, this is the thrilling story of men whose skill and determination enabled Terra Australis Incognita to become Australia.

By: David Hill
Imprint: WILLIAM HEINEMANN
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 330g
ISBN: 9781742751108
ISBN 10: 1742751105
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 03 September 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

During his remarkable career, DAVID HILL has been chairman then managing director of the ABC, chairman of the Australian Football Association, chief executive and director of the State Rail Authority NSW, chairman of Sydney Water Corporation and chairman of CREATE, a national organisation responsible for representing the interests of young people and children in institutional care. He is the author of the bestsellers THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN and 1788. He lives in Sydney.