From the first wreck in 1622 off Western Australia to the tragedy of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Evan McHugh captures all the drama of Australia's maritime history. There are swashbuckling mutineers, violent storms, uncharted reefs, enemy warships, as well as ripping yarns about Dutchmen and lascars, Aborigines and escaped convicts. In producing this remarkable book, McHugh has made extensive use of first-hand accounts and contemporary records. With characteristic flair, he also delves into the mysteries and controversies that still surround so many of the wrecks. Shipwrecks is a white-knuckle voyage through chaos and tragedy which proclaims the courage and strength of the human spirit. It is a powerful reminder that even in the twenty-first century, the sea remains a great, unconquered frontier.
By:
Evan McHugh Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 128mm,
Spine: 29mm
Weight: 344g ISBN:9780143000396 ISBN 10: 014300039X Pages: 360 Publication Date:01 March 2005 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
